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1915 Dated British Army Trench Whistle With Leather Tab

1915 Dated British Army Trench Whistle With Leather Tab

A good condition 1915 dated trench whistle made by J.Hudson & Co. of Birmingham, still retains its original leather tab with correct type rivet.  read more

Code: 51304

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1945 First Edition 'Citizens In War - And After' Home Front Book (Colour Photographs)

1945 First Edition 'Citizens In War - And After' Home Front Book (Colour Photographs)

An excellent study of Britain's 'civilian army' by Stephen Spender, a first edition book printed in 1945 with 48 superb colour plates taken by the award winning photographer John Hinde.
The 112 page hardback details the activities of Civil Defence workers such as the Auxiliary Fire Service, First Aid Party, W.V.S workers and also ordinary civilians coping with the aftermath of Luftwaffe ...  read more

Code: 51302

26.00 GBP

Scarce 1945 Indian Oval Mess Tins (Matching Pair)

Scarce 1945 Indian Oval Mess Tins (Matching Pair)

A scarce set of 1945 dated Indian-made oval mess tins with matching makers marks ''JL''.
The tins are in very good condition with no perforations.
A most difficult item to source these days.  read more

Code: 51299

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Scarce 1942 Dated Home Front NFS Leather Despatch Riders Helmet

Scarce 1942 Dated Home Front NFS Leather Despatch Riders Helmet

A most scarce 1942 dated all leather 'football style' despatch riders helmet, the type worn by female NFS (National Fire Service) members, these young ladies played a crucial role ferrying communications and other items between stations and also by freeing up the menfolk to enrol into the armed forces.
The helmet is in excellent condition and in a large size 7 1/2, all stitching is intac...  read more

Code: 51297

355.00 GBP

WW2 ARP / Civil Defence Incendiary Bomb Scoop (GR Stamped)

WW2 ARP / Civil Defence Incendiary Bomb Scoop (GR Stamped)

An early WW2 Government issue 'Redhill' pattern incendiary bomb scoop in very good solid condition, nicely marked with G (crown) R and the manufacturers 'Sphinx Brand' trademark.
Originally would have been fitted with a wooden pole/broom type handle, some overall staining present, no perforations to metalwork.
Sorry UK sale only.  read more

Code: 51296

Reserved

WW1 British / Commonwealth Officer's Bullet Damaged Binoculars & Leather Case (Named)

WW1 British / Commonwealth Officer's Bullet Damaged Binoculars & Leather Case (Named)

A most intriguing and unique pair of Great war bullet damaged binoculars still housed in their original battle scarred leather case, the binoculars are the S3 type manufactured by the London based company 'Heath & Co Ltd' and supplied to the war department as there is a broad arrow mark present to one of the barrels, the focus adjustment wheel does not work due to the bullet strike.
The ...  read more

Code: 51292

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