RAF 1918 Pattern Sleeve Rank Brass Eagle (Left Facing)

An early example with raised detail and no notch to the tail feathers, would be worn on the right arm of the tunic. Lugs intact and its original split pin.  read more

Code: 51309

1944 Military Engineering Booklet Volume XIV Concrete

A 72 page War Office publication covering all aspects of working with concrete, being the properties of cement, workability, formwork and curing times.
There are also two fold out pages with detailed diagrams and graphs, some rusting present to staples.  read more

Code: 51310

WW1 British Indian Army Officer's ORILUX Torch - Named - 3rd Skinner's Horse & Later C/O 141st Bikaner Infantry

A First World War British Indian army officer's private purchase 'ORILUX' torch that belonged to Lieut-Colonel George Tristram Van Der Gucht of the short -lived 141st Bikaner Infantry regiment, formed in July 1918 and having only one Battalion (A Batt) with Van Der Gucht as its commanding officer.
His service within the Indian army started back in July 1898 as a Second-Lieutenant with th...  read more

Code: 51305

Additional Images British Indian Army Officer's ORILUX Torch (Code 51305)

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Code: 51306

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

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

Additional Images 'Citizens In War - And After' Book (Code 51302)

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Code: 51303

Additional Images 1940 Pattern BD Trousers (Code 51300)

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Code: 51301

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

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