WW2 Home Front - Kelly Oil Lamp

A good condition Home Front ''Kelly'' oil lamp being the type used in Anderson and public shelters during WW2, these ''self-righting'' small lamps are weighted inside the base and stand approx. 4 inches high, this example with its blue coloured base appears to be in good order, both sections unscrew perfectly well.  read more

Code: 51294

1939 British Deputy Divisional / District Warden Helmet

A totally original early wartime white painted Mk11 helmet with black hand painted front & back ''W's'' (London area) and dome stripe, an early produced shell as inside the dome you can clearly see the factory applied khaki paint (all early helmets finished in khaki), cannot find makers mark due to heavy paint.
The undisturbed Mk 1 liner is in good order with the Rexene tongues still sem...  read more

Code: 51286

Additional Images 1939 Deputy Divisional / District Warden Helmet (Code 51286)

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Code: 51287

1944 Unissued British Army Jungle Boots

A superb pair of WW2 British army issue jungle boots manufactured by John White in 1944, the soles of the size 6 M boots show no sign of wear but they have had the studs/cleats removed, this is not uncommon as various trades such as drivers, field nurses & admin staff preferred their removal. boots retain their original laces.
This style of boot was introduced late in the war as part of...  read more

Code: 51284

K.S.L.I & Herefordshire Regt Old Comrades Association Lapel Badge

A good clean example.  read more

Code: 51285

Late Victorian Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry Officer's Scarlet Tunic

A scarce and most appealing MYC officer's scarlet melton tunic from the late Victorian/Boer war period, the slim fitting tunic is in very good condition with no moth hole damage, the black facings & silver embellishments being the Hussar style Austrian knots, double shoulder cords and piping remain intact with only minor age related tarnishing, the lower skirt of the tunic does have some age ol...  read more

Code: 51282

Additional Images Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry Officer's Tunic (Code 51282)

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Code: 51283

Rare Georgian British Officer's 1800 -1812 Stovepipe Shako Plate (Silver-wash Finish)

An exceptionally rare Napoleonic period British army officer's 1800-12 stovepipe shako plate with a silver-wash finish, most surviving shako plates from this period are plain stamped brass, some even still retain their original gilt finish but never before have I encountered one with a silver-wash finish nor one with a modified rear fixing.
The finish has been lost to the high points due...  read more

Code: 51277

Additional Images V.Rare Georgian British Officer's 1800 - 1812 Stovepipe Shako Plate (Code 51277)

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Code: 51278

1943 British 'Boiled Sweets' Ration Tin

In good service used condition, couple of minor dings, packed in October 1943.
Measures 11cm x 8cm.
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Code: 51281