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Original WW2 Aircraft Recognition Poster - German DFS A-1 Troop Carrying Glider

Original WW2 Aircraft Recognition Poster - German DFS A-1 Troop Carrying Glider

An original May 1942 dated aircraft recognition poster depicting the silhouette of a German DFS A-1 troop - carrying glider, printed by the British company Fosh & Cross Ltd and distributed to RAF training facilities, the Observer Corps and others.

The poster measures 22'' x 15'' (56cm x 38cm) and does have some age related wear such as edge tears and storage folds, will be posted...  read more

Code: 51398

45.00 GBP

WW2 Air Ministry Navigator's Chart Board Lamp **Restoration Project**

WW2 Air Ministry Navigator's Chart Board Lamp **Restoration Project**

A well used RAF navigator's chart board lamp stores reference 5C/1551 12/24 volt being the type used in Lancaster and Wellington heavy bombers.

The white metal lamp has had its Bakelite dimmer switch removed but these can be found and easily reattached, wiring loom needs replacing/upgrading, the lower jaw of the spring clip has broken off and a long time ago by the look of it, th...  read more

Code: 51400

68.00 GBP

WW2 RAF Aircraft Canopy Perspex Sweetheart Brooch

WW2 RAF Aircraft Canopy Perspex Sweetheart Brooch

A good example of a WW2 RAF sweetheart brooch made from recycled aircraft canopies and light shields.

Overall length 3 inches (75mm).
Width 1 1/2 inches (35mm).  read more

Code: 51396

22.00 GBP

Original WW2 Aircraft Recognition Poster - British Hengist Mk1 Troop - Carrying Glider

Original WW2 Aircraft Recognition Poster - British Hengist Mk1 Troop - Carrying Glider

An original June 1943 dated aircraft recognition poster of the seldom encountered British-made 15 seater ''Hengist Mk1'' troop-carrying glider.

This type of poster was printed by the British company ''Fosh & Cross Ltd'' and distributed to RAF training facilities, the Observer Corps and many other parties.

The poster measures 22 '' x 15'' (56cm x 38cm) and does have...  read more

Code: 51399

45.00 GBP

RAF Bullion Dress Wings (King's Crown)

RAF Bullion Dress Wings (King's Crown)

Small size 2 1/2 inch (62mm) RAF dress uniform wings, blue backing cloth slightly dusty and bullion lightly tarnished.  read more

Code: 51397

30.00 GBP

WW1 Turkish Ottoman M1909 Other Rank's Belt Buckle With Leather Tab

WW1 Turkish Ottoman M1909 Other Rank's Belt Buckle With Leather Tab

A WW1 Turkish M1909 O/R's belt buckle (2nd type) with its original leather tab.

The German-made brass buckle with nickel centre is in very good service used condition, there is some over polishing/rubbing to the Arabic script on the cresent moon and also to the rope style edging.

These buckles are seldom found still with their tabs and this example is in good order...  read more

Code: 51394

185.00 GBP

WW2 Royal Engineers Coloured Field Service Cap

WW2 Royal Engineers Coloured Field Service Cap

An excellent condition WW2 period Royal Engineers coloured F/S cap.

With a dark blue body and curtain, yellow piping and brass flaming grenade/bomb badge, also two small brass King's crown buttons (few minor nips present to the piping) .

The size 7 1/4 liner is quality made and possibly for an NCO with its 'Real Roan Leather' sweatband and oil cloth material lining...  read more

Code: 51395

45.00 GBP

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

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.

Tin only,...  read more

Code: 51390

Reserved

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

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

36.00 GBP