German Air Dropped Leaflet ' Caught Like Foxes in a Trap '.
Original German, English language air dropped propaganda leaflet entitled ' Caught like Foxes in a Trap '. This is the first leaflet to be dropped on Allied soldiers after the Normandy landings with its threats of the new V weapon campaign and the reaction of the world's press. Double-sided leaflet in good, clean condition, has been folded read more
The Grand Old Lady of No Man's Land by Dolf L. Goldsmith
1994 1st ed. ' The Grand Old Lady of No Man's Land: The Vickers Machinegun ' by Dolf.L.Goldsmith. 567pgs with d/w - the standard reference, part of the Collector Grade Publications weapons series, on the British Vickers guns in all of their forms. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, diagrams and plans. Long out of print and much sought after and listed for astonishing prices in Abe Boo... read more
Wartime Dodge 15cwt 4 x 2 T-222 Truck Manual.
Wartime instruction book for the Canadian built 15cwt 4 x 2 T-222 Truck. This vehicle was widely used by both Canadian and British forces in a GS or water truck role. This book gives instruction on driving and maintenance the vehicle and the overstepped marking to front cover indicates British use. Good, used condition with various marks and light creasing. read more
28.00 GBP
RAF tissue paper escape map - Europe.
Approx. 46 x 46cm. Scale 1 : 2,000,000. Sheet A Europe - Denmark to Yugoslavia. Created by Clayton Hutton of MI9 using wood pulp from a Mulberry tree, these maps were incredibly thin and light. As a result these maps were strong, silent to use and could be concealed in much smaller spaces than the equivalent silk map. They were incredibly resilient and could be screwed up or soaked in water and... read more
WW1 1917 Trench Periscope by Beck.
Mk.IX, 1917 dated, hand held periscope by R & J.Beck Ltd. Khaki painted brass body with screw off hard wood handle and adjustable ( working ) focusing eyepiece. These periscopes were often used in MkIV tanks. This example in good, working condition, retaining 80% of original paintwork, slightly dusty optics. Good example. read more
1915 German Entrenching Tool & Carrier.
Entrenching Tool is the classic M1898/09 type with the very discernible pattern specific riveted "turn-backs" to the top blade rim. Blade which has some pitting, is clearly dated 1915 and double manufacturer marked ' Leckmann '. Interestingly the haft is also dated and has been shaped, presumably to aid grip, and also decorated with a series of dots and dashes. The blade shows clear signs of sh... read more
WW1 Period 9ct gold Buffs sweetheart brooch.
Cased 9ct gold sweetheart brooch for The Buffs ( Royal East Kent Regiment ). Fine Buffs regimental badge mounted to a bar fixing which is clearly marked 9ct with manufacturer's initials ' H.G.& S.' contained in an Aldershot based retailer's case. read more
125.00 GBP
WW1 German Telescopic sight.
Classic WW1 period German telescopic scope. x3 magnification made by Voightlander, Braunschweig and marked accordingly and serial numbered. Rotating range adjustment drum with classic post and cross sight picture.Lenses clear with slight bruising to objective housing and rubbing to blued finish in the same area. Residual two point mounts. read more
WW2 Printed Airborne Strip.
Original, unissued WW2 printed ' AIRBORNE ' strip formation sign. Came with others from a 6th Airborne veteran who served with 716 Coy RASC ( Airborne ). Mint unissued condition as issued. read more
WW2 MG151/20 HE Practice.
Solid, 1944 dated MG151/20 HE Practice manufacture marked and marked with three vertical arrows. Contained in a lacquered, 1945 steel case. Projectile has very light pitting.
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