WW1 Lewis Machine Gun Spring Gauge
A recently discovered small ''Salter'' spring scale that would have been issued part of a Vickers & Lewis machine gun accessory kit, more of a combination tool as the bullet-shaped end was used as a take-down tool, the actual spring gauge was used for testing the tension on the Fuzee spring, I believe this may be a scarce variant without the screw driver end. read more
45.00 GBP
WW2 German Bakelite 6 x 30 Binocular Case
A good service used black & brown Bakelite case for the standard 6 x 30 field binoculars, with a good working hinge, good condition side mounted D-rings for the carrying strap, good working spring loaded catch, internal padding still present.
The Prestoff belt straps are damaged and partly missing, overall a good solid case with the Bakelite in very good order, does have a hairline crack... read more
WW1 Period British Soldier's /Officer's Shaving Mirror
A WW1 period (possibly earlier) private purchase campaign shaving mirror in its original tooled leatherette protective cover, the polished steel finish is still in good order, still usable.
Measures 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. read more
1942-43 British Red Cross Medals & Certificates
A pair of mid-war Red Cross society medals and proficiency certificates named & numbered to a Miss Mary Leake, paperwork dated 1942 and 43.
Small area of red enamel missing on large cross, corners on box now split, fresh to the market. read more
38.00 GBP
WW1/ WW2 period Loudhailer, Megaphone
A black painted Tin loudhailer, appears more WW1 era but uncertain of this, covered in a very light peppering of rust but only surface and could easily be improved.
Perfect for WW2 ARP re-enactment.
Stands approx. 19 inches.
Sorry UK sale only. read more
WW1 Period Regimental ''Silk Cards'' embroidery
A most colourful collection of WW1 period cigarette silk ''cards'' depicting British & Colonial regiment badges, period applied on a silk cloth backing, these embroideries were commonly made into cushion covers, some wear present down central fold.
Make a great display piece.
Measures 18 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches. read more
WW2 Grenadier Guards Officer's 1940 Pattern BD (At Fault)
A heavily mothed British-made 1942 dated Grenadier Guards Officer's tailored battle dress blouse, real salty example but still worthy of saving, the tailor has done much alterations in regards to the size and smaller than stated on label, usual mix of buttons, some plastic, some brass dished, amazingly the cloth titles and pips have survived in excellent condition and are 100% period applied.
WW2 Grenadier Guards Officer's Bronzed Brass Rank Stars
Recently removed from a moth eaten Grenadier Guards officer's 1940 pattern great coat (bronze types worn on great coats), also managed to save some of the buttons, the great coat was discovered along with a heavily mothed BD belonging to the same officer, one pip is still held firm with an old match, period done. read more