WW1 Vernier's Pattern Compass

WW1 British Vernier's pattern Mk VII compass contained in its original leather case. Compass by Short & Mason Ltd of London and dated 1915 contained in a leather case clearly stamped ' Hudson & Sons, London, 1914 ' . Compass in good working condition with intact carrying case with straps.  read more

Code: 10667

1943 Chocolate & Boiled Sweets tin.

British Chocolate & Boiled Sweets ration tin. Manufacturer marked and filling date of 11/43. 90% of finish intact with some minor creases and marking.  read more

Code: 10665

' Get Tough ' - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn.

1942 1st ed. ' Get Tough ' - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn. US edition of Fairbairn's seminal work 'All in Fighting' complete with d/w, the book contains instructions on the use of the FS knife, Smatchet and various hand to hand combat moves from the ' back break ' to the Japanese Strangle '. Good, used condition with minor tears and rubbing to d/w.  read more

Code: 10664

No.68 ATI/L Drill Grenade.

No.68 MkI Anti Tank Grenade Drill. White painted, designation, manufacturer's marks and 1942 date moulded into the tail vanes. In good, used condition with wear to paint finish ( approx 90%+ intact ) with ' DRILL ' stencilled to body. Complete with safety pin and tag and fully strippable with all internals present.
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Available within UK ONLY  read more

Code: 10663

National Filling Factory No.6 – Chilwell, token or tool check.

40mm brass token, pass or tool check inscribed ' THE PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL SHELL FILLING FACTORY No 6 CHILWELL ' with the issue number ' 6255 ' stamped to the centre. The reverse with entwined letter Cs surmounted by a crown.
Chilwell, near Nottingham, was chosen for the location for one of Britain’s largest shell filling factories, N.F.F. No.6. mixing TNT and ammonium nitrate and sub...  read more

Code: 10661

A PAIR OF BRITISH ‘PUTEES’ IN KHAKI -WW1/WW2?

These are in perfect condition and came with the stable belt just listed. No moth or damage, unissued. A matched pair of khaki wool ‘puttees’. Worn in WWI and early in WW2. These were wrapped between the top of your boots and your trouser legs.  read more

Code: 10660

WW1 ROYAL ARTILLERY STABLE BELT DATED 1914.

In virtually mint condition, this RA colourful stable belt is now 110 years old! A real antique item.
Complete and with bright colours.  read more

Code: 10659

WW2 IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS IN MINT CONDITION WITH PACKET OF ISSUE.

An unissued EK2, complete with original ribbon. Cross is in perfect condition. Does not seem to have a ring stamp maker. Silver edges which have dulled with patina, and perfect black paint. Tan paper issue packet.(was light blue but faded)  read more

Code: 10655

THIRD REICH EARLY RLB OFFICERS ARMBAND 1st TYPE.

This is a mint example of quite a rare armband. In a darker blue cotton with upper and lower bullion tress bands indicating an officer rank. The 1st pattern/type of RLB badge is beautifully woven into the blue cotton, ‘BEVO’ style. The reverse has the makers name on the cloth weave. ERHA WUPPERTAL. A superb armband!  read more

Code: 10648

THIRD REICH ‘BEVO’ RLB ARMBAND 2nd Pattn.

A very good example of the cornflower blue RLB armband with the 2nd type of insignia. The white and black badge is embroidered INTO the blue fabric ‘bevo’ style. It’s slightly grubby through age but has no wear or damage whatsoever. There are some small numbers in white embroidered into the back of the armband in the cloth.
A very good example.  read more

Code: 10649