WW2 British Civilian Gas Mask Tin (Highgate, London Address)

A very good condition cylindrical tin container for housing a civilian grade respirator.

The lid bears the lightly scratched-on name and address of the original wearer/owner a ''Ruth Furst, Highpoint, Highgate'' of London, England.

The tin retains good colour with only minor wear and surface scratches, still with its original carrying cord.

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Code: 51390

1933 Gordon Highlanders On Manoeuvres Framed Photograph (Aldershot, England)

An appealing photograph of the Gordon Highlanders whilst on manoeuvres during the summertime of 1933.

The following year the 2nd Battalion moved to Gibraltar and in 1936 embarked for Singapore where they would later see much action during WW2.

The untouched 13 1/4 x 11 1/4 inch oak frame is in very good order and still retains its original backing paper with the Al...  read more

Code: 51391

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Code: 51392

WW2 W.L.A Armband - 18 Months Service

An original Women's Land Army embroidered cotton on felt armband with three applied service chevrons (half diamonds) with each chevron denoting six months of service.

This pattern of armband was issued to all new entrants to the W.L.A, this one is in good service used condition and with no damage, slightly misshaped from service use.  read more

Code: 51389

'Fire over London' Booklet - London Fire Fighters 1940 - 41

A wartime printed 32-page booklet detailing the heroic actions made by the London Fire Service during 1940 - 41.

Published for the London County Council in 1941 by Hutchinson & Co Ltd with numerous images of the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service, later the NFS) tackling huge fires and their aftermath.

The 9 1/4 x 6 3/4 inch booklet is in good condition for its age with o...  read more

Code: 51393

1920's - Early 30's British Army Portable Apothecary Bottle & Phial Rack / Stand

A first quarter of the 20th century British army portable apothecary bottle & phial storage stand.

Made from hardwood for durability and to withstand the effects from harsh chemicals, it may be Beech but possibly a tropical hardwood which was often used for period made laboratory equipment/worktops.
The upstand bears a stencilled white broad arrow where all military issue...  read more

Code: 51381

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Code: 51382

WW2 Kings Own Scottish Borderers Glengarry 1941 (P Code)

An untouched, all original wartime issued K.O.S.B Glengarry.

The dark blue woollen Glengarry is in very good order with much of its nap remaining, the red & white dicing is also in wonderful condition with no moth damage.
The red Toorie is still present along with the silk tails , one has a split/tear but still attached and easily rectified, some light dirt marks to the si...  read more

Code: 51384

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Code: 51385

Original WW2 British Army / Airborne Camouflaged Scrim Net Scarf

An original WW2 period camouflaged scrim net.

This pattern of scrim net was used by British and Commonwealth troops for concealment purposes and as a neck scarf, most often worn by special forces especially Commando and Airborne forces.

This scrim net has the correct wartime weave and the flowing brown camouflage pattern throughout, the scarf is in excellent condi...  read more

Code: 51383