1945-46 Period 26th Indian Division Ephemera Grouping (Sumatra)
A most interesting ephemera grouping relating to the 26th Indian Division deployment to Sumatra at the end of WW2.
The country was in a state of turmoil due to social unrest/revolution against the returning Dutch authorities after Imperial Japanese Forces had been ousted.
The group consists of a signed X-mas card, scarce Final Order of the Day letter, Sumatra infor... read more
WW2 ATS Officer - SOE Trainee Grouping (Named Medals)
A wonderful grouping that belonged to P.196919 2nd Sub. Germaine Marie Cazier/Ryan , a Flemish born lady who joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1939 and would later undergo Special Operations Executive (SOE) training.
Amongst the group which includes her named medals (married name) is a printed service history compiled by her daughter in later years, this archive t... read more
Additional Images WW2 ATS Officer - SOE trainee Grouping (Code 51440)
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WW2 U.S Army Parachute Infantry Cap Badge (British Made)
An original early wartime U.S Parachute Infantry cap badge.
Silk embroidered on a light blue (denoting infantry) wool base, the reverse side is finely woven linen, a removed from cap example with light service wear and the odd blemish.
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45.00 GBP
WW2 German 20mm Flak Cannon 30/38 Magazine
An original WW2 German 2cm Anti-Aircraft Flak cannon magazine in good clean condition.
These large size magazines (approx.15 inches long) had the capacity to house 20 rounds, this is indicated above the small side window, this magazine bears both good eagle & swastika waffenamt and makers stamp marks.
Please note that this magazine has been de-activated by having t... read more
115.00 GBP
WW2 U.S Army Infantry Garrison Cap Dated March 1944
An excellent condition size 7 1/8 O.D coloured garrison cap manufactured by ''American Cap Mfg.co.inc'' and dated 18th March 1944.
The overseas/winter cap retains the earlier rounded top profile and is fitted with the thicker gauge light blue (denoting infantry) piping, this thicker piping is thought to be German made and commonly found /seen being worn by U.S troops towards the ... read more
38.00 GBP
WW1 Named Cigarette Case - Gifted From Major E.G. Wynyard D.S.O (Burmah 1887) Famous Cricketer (England XI Link) & Champion Tobogganer Of Europe
A named WW1 EPNS cigarette case with a most interesting back story in both military & sporting history.
The London made case which bears a finely engraved crest to the Labour Corps was gifted to B.L.Osborn (unknown as yet) for his services between 1917-19 from Major Edward (Teddy) George Wynyard D.S.O O.B.E military division, Labour Corps.
As a young officer Wynyard was awarded t... read more
95.00 GBP
Georgian Royal Fusiliers Sterling Silver Salt/Condiment Spoon 1829
High quality solid silver salt/condiment dress spoon with an engraved device for the 'Royal Fusiliers' (City of London Regiment).
The 4 1/4 inch (10.8cm) long spoon bears the hallmarks for top London silversmith William Chawner and letter dates the spoon to 1829, the finely engraved device is a rose head within a crowned garter, the wording 'Royal Fusiliers' can be found inside ... read more
40.00 GBP
Webley Automatic .32 Pistol Leather Holster
A private purchase small size leather holster for a Webley auto .32 calibre pistol.
This non-maker marked holster is in very good condition with all its stitching intact, both of the brass stud fasteners are present and firm.
The Webley automatic pistols were favoured by British army/RFC and R.Navy officer's due to being a lighter to carry alternative to the heavie... read more
90.00 GBP