Free French Saboteurs.

Another of the excellent guides produced by Histoire & Collections ' Free French Saboteurs ' tells the stories behind some of the French resistance saboteurs, trained by the British secret service during WW2. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, and colour photographs of the rare original specialist clothing and equipment. 216 pls, card covers.  read more

Code: 10360

British WW2 3" Mortar Projectile.

1943 dated 3" Mortar MkIII projectile. In excellent, unfired condition with original lacquered body, filling rings and stencilling. Body and tail with stamped manufacturing details, codes and dates. Removable adapter ring, Post War No.162 fuse and cover . Superb condition and would be difficult to upgrade. Fully strippable.
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Code: 10359

RAF Shirt Collar Stud escape compass

RAF shirt collar stud escape compass. Specifically designed compass for this role having a less deep body MI.9 intended this to be worn as a normal collar stud. When required for use the white coating was scratched off to reveal the compass. Good working condition.  read more

Code: 10358

Far East Communication Squadron Unit lapel badge.

1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller for the Far East Communication Squadron. Formed in 1947 and based at RAF Changi, Singapore before being disbanded in 1960. Good clean condition.  read more

Code: 10356

Grenadier Guards Colour Sergeant's Bullion Sleeve Badge

Small size, King's crown Grenadier Guards Colour Sergeant's Bullion Sleeve Badge. Excellent, used condition.  read more

Code: 10354

No.69 MkI Hand Grenade.

Grenade,Hand, No.69 Mk I. Bakelite body with" All Ways " fuse filled with Amatol. Designed as a blast grenade and used throughout British forces.
Grenade in good, undamaged condition Manufactured in 1940 by D.L R all parts including fuse present, and strippable.
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Code: 10353

GSM 1962-2007 Parachute Regt.

EIIR GSM 1962-2007 with bar South Arabia to 24005194 Pte.G.Chapman Parachute regiment. The bar would indicate service in the Radfan campaign in Aden. Impressed naming with official correction. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 10352

WW2 RAF fly button compass

Another of MI.9's escape and evasion aids, a compass formed from an ordinary brass service fly button. One button swings on top of the other, pointing due north, luminous. This example blackened for use with RAF uniform. In good, used condition and still in working order.  read more

Code: 10351

Ein Volk, Ein Reich Day Badge.

Die-stamped day badge with the ubiquitous Third Reich motto ' Ein Volk, Ein Reich '. Brass construction, pinback with manufacturer's details ' Schwertner & Cie, Graz, Eggenberg '. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 10350

2nd City of Manchester Shoulder Title.

A scarce, original, bronzed, City 2 Manchester shoulder title for the 17th ( 2nd City of Manchester ) battalion of the Manchester Regiment ( Manchester Pals ). Complete with backing plate.  read more

Code: 10349