1938 'The Story Of The Black Watch' Book

A 1938 Edinburgh printed small softback book telling the story of The Black Watch regiment with a summary of battles & incidents in the career of The Royal Highland Regiment.

Author - John Stewart, printed for the regiment by T & A Constable Ltd.

5 1/2 inches x 4 1/4 inches.

good used condition, one corner fold to lower front cover, odd blemish here...  read more

Code: 51408

WW2 Period Black Watch Officer's Spats

A good pair of Black Watch officer's white blanco'd parade spats.

The linen canvas spats have square fronts this being unique to the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) and the spats still retain their early style leather under-boot straps, all buttons present.

This pair are slim fitting and approx. 10 1/2 inches at the top closing (lower calf muscle), no size st...  read more

Code: 51411

WW2 Printed Combined Operations Formation Sign On Royal Navy Money Belt

A fresh to the market WW2 circular printed Combined Operations formation sign that has been crudely hand sewn onto a Royal Navy issue money belt, period applied.

This belt was discovered in a house clearance along with a RN junior rating's peak cap (item 51192) and a Chief Petty Officer's peak cap (item 51185) now both sold, all untouched items, unfortunately they did not bear a ...  read more

Code: 51402

WW2 03 Pattern Leather 50-Round Bandolier South African Issue

A wonderful condition WW2 South African-made 03 pattern bandolier.

The 50-round bandolier bears the name of the Capetown manufacturer 'Fraser & Son Ltd' along with a Union of South Africa broad arrow mark.

South Africa was the last of the Commonwealth countries to produce the 03 pattern bandolier with production ending during the mid-war period (approx. 1942), thes...  read more

Code: 51403

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Code: 51404

WW2 Malta Dockyard Workers Continuous Service Booklet

A WW2 period labour service booklet that belonged to a Maltese man working in the Royal Naval dockyard, Grand Harbour, Malta.

The 26 page booklet is named to a Albert Azzopardi who worked as an assistant electrical fitter from 1938 through to 1948, only a couple of pages bear any employment/discharge details with all remaining pages left blank/no entries.

The cover...  read more

Code: 51405

WW2 Royal Navy Officer's Economy Issue Gilt Metal Cap Badge

A very clean condition Royal Navy officer's economy cap badge with only minor tarnishing to the gilt metal finish and the white metal fouled anchor.

Removed from cap, please study the images in regards to condition.

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Code: 51406

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

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

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Code: 51401