WW1 C96 Broomhandle Mauser Shoulder Stock/Holster.

Scarce wooden holster/shoulder stock for the WW1 German C96 Broomhandle Mauser. Serial numbered to the underside of the stock release mechanism ( fully functioning ) with no other obvious makings. Fully functioning push-button release for holster lid with all retaining springs etc present and undamaged. Good, used condition with minor surface abrasions and very light corrosion/dirt to metal fit...  read more

Code: 10235

WW1 British Trench Map Passchendaele Oct.1917.

British trench map ' Q ' 1:20,000 centred on Passchendaele with trench information corrected up to 17/10/17. This map, prepared during the 3rd Battle of Passchendaele features parts of the regular issue maps 20 S.E. and 28 N.E. and features plots of the ' Stade Zonnebeke Line '. Features pencilled ownership details to the reverse. Good, clean condition with some minor tears along fold lines.  read more

Code: 10234

WW2 N.C.C. F.S.Cap

Very large size ( 7 5/8 ) F.S. Cap worn by a member of the Non-Combatant Corps. Manufactured by J.Collett & Sons with composition buttons and a brass N.C.C. shoulder title that was used as a cap badge. Good, used condition with one stain to the back of the cap.  read more

Code: 10233

Third Reich SA Wehrmannschaft Armband.

Excellent example of an SA Wehrmannschaft armband with RZM label, more commonly known as the ' SA Sports ' armband because of the common design shared with the SA Sports award. Red cotton construction with the SA symbol in BeVo weave separately applied. Blue paper RZM issue label to the interior.  read more

Code: 10232

1941 Handbook - Soldat in Libnen.

Published by the Oberkommando des Heeres in 1941 ' Der Soldat in Libnen ( Taschenbuch fur die Truppe ) ' is a 71pg pocketbook giving extensive information about Libya and the Allied forces stationed there. Widely illustrated with b/w photographs, diagrams and fold-out colour plates and maps. Covers conditions encountered in N.Africa and the ranks, uniforms and equipment of the likely enemies. O...  read more

Code: 10231

WW1 Tank photograph - Black Arrow II

WW1 German postcard view of a knocked out British Mk.IV tank named ' Black Arrow II '. Commanded by 2/Lt.J.O.Evans the tank was ' B28 ' of the 5th Company of B Battalion and was knocked out and captured on 23/11/1917. It was believed that this tank was recovered, repaired and became a German beutepanzer No.201 ' Max ' which broke down and was abandoned in operations against the French. Good cle...  read more

Code: 10230

WW2 Soldiers at Sea - War Savings Poster.

37cms x 51cms approx ' Soldiers at Sea ' War Savings poster. Issued by the National Savings Committee this was one of a series of posters illustrating specialist areas of army trades. This example illustrates DUKWs, LCTs and LCIs and the trade badges of the specialist Army gun crews carried upon ship. Excellent, clean condition.  read more

Code: 10229

Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry Buttons.

A pair of silver, pre 1844 Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry buttons by Firmin & Sons of the Strand. Good, used condition, patinated overall.  read more

Code: 10228

Escape compass

Small 15mm compass intended to be concealed or used as part of an escape kit. Brass cased compass, generally considered to be of British manufacture, black painted body, undamaged glass. Devised by M.I.9 the department charged with facilitating the escape of British Prisoners of War. In good, working order.  read more

Code: 10226

UNUSUAL THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE MARKED ALUMINIUM WATER JUG!!!

I’ve had cutlery, plates, cups and saucers etc etc, but this is quite a large aluminium water jug!! It looks just like the ones I used to have at my school, but it has a lid! It stands about 14” high and will hold about 4 pints of water. Made of smooth aluminium and it has a great little Kriegsmarine stamp on the lip of the jug. It has a little eagle and swastika with a ‘M’ underneath. There ar...  read more

Code: 10225