WW2 British Army Saddle / Mule Pack Leather Pannier (Purpose Unknown)

This well constructed pannier was made by the Walsall based company ''M. Harvey & co Ltd in 1941 but its specific purpose remains a bit of a mystery.

The 13 1/2 inch long leather case/pannier is fitted both ends with heavy gauge metal hanging rings being the type used on horse & mule saddle packs, it is also fitted with a carrying handle and a quick release fastener so not your a...  read more

Code: 51519

WW2 Home Front Police Steel Helmet 1939

An all original 1939 dated British Police MkII steel helmet which still retains its untouched front stencil.

The shell is in good solid condition with much of its paint finish still present, the blue coloured finish has faded due to wartime service use and the passing of time/storage, overall light rust bleeding present and scuff marks, has been left as found, still with dust an...  read more

Code: 51520

Additional Images WW2 Police Steel Helmet 1939 (Code 51520)

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Code: 51521

WW1 1918 British Red Cross / Army Medical Service Armband & Extra's

A fresh to the market Great War BRCS / AMS armband which was found together with a WW1 British War Medal ribbon and a letter ''R'' collar badge (Nursing Reserve).

The service used armband which is dated 23/7/18 still displays period ''splatters'' and stains along with marks where the three prong buckle was adjusted to fit around the arm, great ''been there'' looking item.
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Code: 51517

WW1 Royal Naval Division (1st Drake) Cap Badge A/F

An original 1st Battalion (Drake) 1st Royal Naval Brigade cap badge.

The reverse of the badge bears the small ''Gaunt London'' tablet which is affixed behind the crown, the badge also has the correct centrally located ''sweat hole'', now here's the only issue, both East & West lugs/loops have been crudely replaced with one still missing.

Please study the images in ...  read more

Code: 51518

Pair WW2 British 8th Armoured Brigade Formation Badges

Scarce embroidered 8th Armoured Brigade formation signs bearing the image of a fox head (Jon Mills BoBD page 667)

This pair are service used and removed from a uniform, some moth damage present as seen in the photos.

The 8th Armoured Brigade was formed in 1941 and saw much action in the Western Desert during the North Africa campaign, in 1944 they took part on D-Da...  read more

Code: 51506

WW2 Home Front ''Mickey Mouse'' Child's Gas Mask & Box (Sealed Filter)

A 1940 dated child's ''Mickey Mouse'' respirator in wonderful condition with its rubber face mask still very pliable.

The blue coloured head straps are also in very good order with no damage or cracking around their attachment points, the mask has not been cleaned, left as found.

The card box is in excellent order apart from some rust stains around the steel staple...  read more

Code: 51514

Unissued WW2 British MK.VI Gas Mask Haversack

A superb condition 1941 dated MK VI respirator bag made by H & S Ltd.

The original matching maker carrying strap is stored inside the haversack but is now missing both of its brass hook type fasteners, these have been removed for some unknown reason, easily replaced or simply swap the strap for another.

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Code: 51515

WW2 Italian ''La Domencia Del Corriere'' Newspaper May 1942

An original May 1942 dated Italian printed ''La Domencia Del Corriere'' (The Sunday Courier) newspaper famous for its cover drawings by A. Beltrame.

The front cover of the small sized 8 x page publication has a dramatic drawing of Malta docks under ariel bombardment, the rear page an excellent depiction of a colossal German railway gun.

The paper is in very good co...  read more

Code: 51516