WW2 RAF Aircraft Canopy Perspex Sweetheart Brooch

A good example of a WW2 RAF sweetheart brooch made from recycled aircraft canopies and light shields.

Overall length 3 inches (75mm).
Width 1 1/2 inches (35mm).

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Code: 51396

Original WW2 Aircraft Recognition Poster - British Hengist Mk1 Troop - Carrying Glider

An original June 1943 dated aircraft recognition poster of the seldom encountered British-made 15 seater ''Hengist Mk1'' troop-carrying glider.

This type of poster was printed by the British company ''Fosh & Cross Ltd'' and distributed to RAF training facilities, the Observer Corps and many other parties.

The poster measures 22 '' x 15'' (56cm x 38cm) and does have...  read more

Code: 51399

RAF Bullion Dress Wings (King's Crown)

Small size 2 1/2 inch (62mm) RAF dress uniform wings, blue backing cloth slightly dusty and bullion lightly tarnished.

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Code: 51397

WW1 Turkish Ottoman M1909 Other Rank's Belt Buckle With Leather Tab

A WW1 Turkish M1909 O/R's belt buckle (2nd type) with its original leather tab.

The German-made brass buckle with nickel centre is in very good service used condition, there is some over polishing/rubbing to the Arabic script on the cresent moon and also to the rope style edging.

These buckles are seldom found still with their tabs and this example is in good order...  read more

Code: 51394

WW2 Royal Engineers Coloured Field Service Cap

An excellent condition WW2 period Royal Engineers coloured F/S cap.

With a dark blue body and curtain, yellow piping and brass flaming grenade/bomb badge, also two small brass King's crown buttons (few minor nips present to the piping) .

The size 7 1/4 liner is quality made and possibly for an NCO with its 'Real Roan Leather' sweatband and oil cloth material lining...  read more

Code: 51395

WW2 British Civilian Gas Mask Tin (Highgate, London Address)

A very good condition cylindrical tin container for housing a civilian grade respirator.

The lid bears the lightly scratched-on name and address of the original wearer/owner a ''Ruth Furst, Highpoint, Highgate'' of London, England.

The tin retains good colour with only minor wear and surface scratches, still with its original carrying cord.

Tin only,...  read more

Code: 51390

1933 Gordon Highlanders On Manoeuvres Framed Photograph (Aldershot, England)

An appealing photograph of the Gordon Highlanders whilst on manoeuvres during the summertime of 1933.

The following year the 2nd Battalion moved to Gibraltar and in 1936 embarked for Singapore where they would later see much action during WW2.

The untouched 13 1/4 x 11 1/4 inch oak frame is in very good order and still retains its original backing paper with the Al...  read more

Code: 51391

Additional Images 1933 Gordon Highlanders Framed Photograph (Code 51391)

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Code: 51392

WW2 W.L.A Armband - 18 Months Service

An original Women's Land Army embroidered cotton on felt armband with three applied service chevrons (half diamonds) with each chevron denoting six months of service.

This pattern of armband was issued to all new entrants to the W.L.A, this one is in good service used condition and with no damage, slightly misshaped from service use.

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Code: 51389

'Fire over London' Booklet - London Fire Fighters 1940 - 41

A wartime printed 32-page booklet detailing the heroic actions made by the London Fire Service during 1940 - 41.

Published for the London County Council in 1941 by Hutchinson & Co Ltd with numerous images of the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service, later the NFS) tackling huge fires and their aftermath.

The 9 1/4 x 6 3/4 inch booklet is in good condition for its age with o...  read more

Code: 51393