WW2 British Mk.III Marching Compass & Pouch.

An undated British Mk.III marching compass with 1943 ( ? ) dated '37 Patt pouch. Maker marked ' E.R.Watts & Son, London ' also marked ' F.J.A.Watson-Baker to the reverse. In good working condition with clear covers and light wear to high points with heat distortion of the rubber anti-slip ring to the reverse. Some loss of alcohol filling. Good example accompanied by clean '37 Patt compass pouch.  read more

Code: 9825

WW1 Borough of Southend 1915 Volunteer War Worker Badge

WW1 'Borough of Southend 1915 Volunteer war worker badge'; large, 35mm gilt and enamel example, bearing ' VW ' logo on blue enamel ground, within white title surround; the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'Rayleigh Studio Farringdon Avenue E.C.' and 'Reg.638252' a registration design and patent year of 1914. Good, used condition, with buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.  read more

Code: 9824

1936 Olympics Photo Album.

This photo album, published in 36/37, was produced so you could collect and stick in, black and white photos, recording the events, races and personalities of the Olympic Games in Berlin. The album is complete with ALL the photos, although most have never been stuck in. Part of a two volume set, this being vol.1, the book still acts as a stand alone record, unusually complete with it's protecte...  read more

Code: 9823

RAF No 54 Fighter Squadron Badge.

C1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller depicting a lion rampant and Latin motto ' Audax Omnia Perpeti ' ( Boldness endures anything ). Flying Spitfires from Manston during the Battle of Britain the squadron eventually headed to Australia in 1942 where it was disbanded in 1945. Excellent, bright condition.  read more

Code: 9822

Valentine Tank Manual.

Instruction Book - Tank, Infantry, Mark III* more commonly known as the Valentine. Published by Vickers Armstong C1941 this manual accompanied each tank with 77pgs giving instructions on the running and maintenance of the vehicle. 21 fold plates with exploded views/schematics of various aspects of the vehicle. In very good condition with some minor foxing and some minor residue to outside rear ...  read more

Code: 9821

Dresden Veteran's Day Badge.

Pressed steel, pin back badge issued for the Dresden veterans and war wounded day held between the 8-9th of May 1937. Striking design featuring ' Hero ' style busts in relief. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 9820

WW2 RAF Pilots' Wings.

A good example of an embroidered, padded WW2 RAF pilots' brevet. Featuring oatmeal coloured feathers and crown with the top part of the wing in relief . Cloth backed with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Some minor glue residue to the reverse.  read more

Code: 9819

INTERESTING THIRD REICH PERIOD NSDAP ENVELOPE.

This is a great, used period envelope from the NSDAP Headquarters in Vienna, Austria to the Oberbergmeister in Neustadt Germany. Printed NSDAP details with eagle, typed address and Third Reich stamp franked in 1936.
I wonder what the contents (long gone) said?
Interesting piece of printed history.
(Post free in U.K.)  read more

Code: 9818

3 ‘WINTER-HELP-RELIEF’ BADGES IN THE FORM OF REGIMENTAL STANDARDS.

Here are 3 of the little Third Reich regimental standards, produced in plastic and sold for relief money and donations. I’ve not had many of these but I imagine there is a full set, including Panzer (pink) and Cavalry (yellow). Here are three.One for the Luftwaffe ‘Fliegertruppe’, one for the ‘Artillerie’ and one for ‘Schutzen under Kraftschutzen’. Beautifully crafted with coloured fronts and ...  read more

Code: 9816

TWO PAPER TAGS FOR WEHRMACHT WHW. (WINTER HELP RELIEF)

Two printed paper diamond shaped tags, sold or given away for the ‘Day of the Wehrmacht’. Both in mint condition. One features a bomber (Heinkel HE 111) with yellow background and original string. The other features an uniformed soldier marching. Both have ‘Tag Der Wehrmacht’ and ‘fur das WHW’. Date? XVII-A-K
Very interesting disposable pieces that should never have lasted all these years!  read more

Code: 9817