Extremely Rare WW2 SOE No.2 Hand Generator Battery Charger (For B2 Radio)
An exceptional and extremely rare WW2 SOE No.2 Hoover hand generator battery charger that was used in conjunction with the SOE B2 suitcase radio ( both items illustrated in the SOE equipment catalogue), the charger along with its components are housed in its original and correctly marked `F' storage container with original 1944/5 dated webbing harness (last digit partially hidden by the stitch... read more
Scarce WW2 SOE 37Ptn Webbing cradle & Strap for No.2 Hand Generator (1944)
A scarce 1944 dated 37 pattern webbing cradle & shoulder strap used for carrying the now extremely rare SOE No.2 hand generator/ battery charger used in conjunction with the B2 suitcase radio.
The cradle is in excellent almost unissued condition and bears bold makers /date ink stamps, the 1944 dated shoulder strap is also in excellent condition but ink stamps less bold.
The extrem... read more
WW2 RAF Officer`s Bullion Cap Badge
A good wartime example that has been removed from a cap band. read more
1918 - 1952 RAF Chamber Pot
A wonderful example of an Air Ministry issue chamber pot bearing the RAF logo with King`s crown above, this logo is more commonly encountered on mugs and table wear but rarely seen on chamber pots.
The pot is in excellent condition with no chips or faults, light internal crazing to the glaze as found in most period china wear.
The base bears the makers mark of the Ashworth Brothe... read more
RAF Cape Leather Pilots Flying Gloves
An unissued pair of early post-war RAF pilots cape leather flying gloves that remain in excellent soft/supple condition, the white/cream coloured gloves are unlined and bear the Air Ministry store reference number/code 22c/1124 along with a size stamp 9.
This pattern of flying glove were worn by wartime pilots who were still in service just after the wars end (WW2).
Stunning condi... read more
Victorian Officer`s Pill Box Hat
A well worn but totally original Victorian regular army officer`s pill box hat from the late Victorian period, the gilt bullion work remains intact but now heavily tarnished.
The silk liner is also intact and bears the makers name of Hawkes & Co, Piccadilly, London, the inner sweatband & chinstrap are now missing.
Please study the photographs as they are part of the description i... read more
WW2 78th Infantry Div/49th field Company RE Formation Sign & Unit History Book (Named to Officer)
A recently discovered 78th Inf Div/49th field company Royal Engineers printed combination formation sign that was found between the pages of the 78th Div history book `Algiers to Austria' written by Cyril Ray in 1952.
Within the front pages of the book is the name of the owner Mr J.F.W. Adams (Major Joscelin Francis Whieldon Adams) who was commissioned to the Territorial Army Royal Engi... read more
WW2 German Tan Dienstglas 6x30 Binoculars
A very pleasing pair of WW2 German Dienstglas 6x30 binoculars that still retain much of their original ordnance tan colour paint finish, the makers code (ddx) is evident along with the serial number 332925.
The Bakelite oculars are in good working order and have no damage/chips, there is a small internal dirt spec present to one lens but can only be seen when looking through the binocula... read more
WW2 Unissued Officer`s Record of Service Book (AB439)
An unissued Officer`s Record of Service book (Army book 439) which is in wonderful clean condition, small corner fold on the first page.
This example bears a 11/44 (1944) issue/print date. read more