WW2 RAF 1943 Pattern 'Escape` Flying Boots, Size 10`s
A good size pair of RAF 1943 pattern `escape' flying boots with excellent suede upper sections, the Lightning zips are in good working order and bear a WD stamp, the adjustable leather straps are also in wonderful condition along with the internal fleece lining which houses the small pocket for the penknife.
The size 10 shoes are in good order with only light scuffing on the toe caps, on... read more
1938 British Cavalry/Mounted Troops Mess Tin
A good example of a mounted troops mess tin bearing a faint Birmingham makers name and 1938 date, inside the bowl are small remnants/splatters of metal solder from possibly post war use, could be removed. read more
WW1 British Machine Gun Corps Trench Art
A splendid looking 1916 dated 18pdr shell case in the form of a miniature coal scuttle, this well rubbed/polished example bears insignia to the Machine Gun Corps and empty cartridge cases for the handle.
One of the three legs formed from bullet heads is now missing but with little effort could be replaced, there are also a couple of splits/cracks to the sides of the small scoop (seen in ... read more
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WW2 WAR News-Facts for Fighting Men Booklets X 96
Total number of 96 fortnightly issues of the WAR news & facts booklets that belonged to Lt.(later Capt) David Symes Royal Artillery, starting with no.1 (printed 1941) of the series and ending with no.97 printed in June 1945 (only one missing, no.28).
All in very good condition apart from some staining to the front cover of the no.1 booklet.
Full of amazing information and covering... read more
WW2 US Army Airforce Folding Machete
A WW2 USAAF folding machete manufactured by the W.R.Case & sons cutlery company, part of the survival kit stored on board heavy aircraft.
This is a clean and untouched example that still retains its original edge protector which is often found to be missing, the 9 3/4 inch blade is in good order with just a small knock at the tip, good condition composite grips and a very strong locking ... read more
Scarce 1870 Franco-Prussian War Grape Shot Candle Holder (Bombardment of Stasbourg)
A delightful and somewhat scare candle holder constructed from grape shot used during the siege of Strasbourg between the 15th of August and the 27th September 1870.
Prussian forces under General August Von Werder relentlessly bombarded Strasbourg resulting in French surrender of the fortress on the 28th September.
A solid & heavy little item, some light pitting to the surface of ... read more
WW2 Period NAAFI Teaspoon
A typical wartime period NAAFI teaspoon with an eyelet in the handle used for tying /chaining to serving table/counter etc. read more
Scarce WW2 Airborne, Horsa Glider Pilot's Quick Release Lap/Seat Belt
A scarce unissued WW2 Horsa glider pilot's quick release lap belt, the 4 inch wide webbing belt consists of three components all bearing matching serial numbers along with the makers mark M E CO (Mills Engineering/Equipment Company) within a circlet (undated).
Both end sections have large brass grommets which were used to secure the belt to the sides of the pilot's seat, the chromed me... read more
Scarce WW2 British & US Airborne Recognition Scarf/Panel (11 found in old closed down shop)
Please see item 50768 for full description & history on these stunning unissued and very scarce WW2 British & US Airborne recognition scarves/panels all dated 1941.
The single panel seen in the images will be the actual one that you will receive .
This example does have some very light foxing/marks to the yellow section due to being near the bottom of the box for decades (seen in ... read more