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Archives WW2 BRITISH ARMY RADIO OPERATORS WEBBING BELT
WW2 British army radio operators belt in very good used condition. The webbing belt is based on the older 08 pattern style webbing it is maker marked for M.W & S Ltd with the code ZN 2189 printed onto the inside of the belt along with a very faint war department arrow which to be fair could is very difficult to say for sure. The -
Archives GERMAN 1933-35 SA DAGGER & SCABBARD AXT UND HAUERFABRIK
German 1933-35 SA dagger and scabbard in good used condition. The dagger is maker marked for Axt und Hauerfabrik who is a rare maker to find and is rated at seven on the Mcsarr scale for rarity. The silver nickel pommel has a very good fit to the wooden handle with no shrinkage the nut has been removed at some point in time but I -
Archives R.A.F SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BADGE C-1939
R.A.F Silver and enamel sweetheart badge in very good condition. The sweetheart badge is marked silver and has a pin fitting the enamel finish is damage free with excellent detail. The sweetheart wing is 54 mm wide and 20 mm high,please see the photographs for further details. Free postage for UK customers. -
Archives WW2 DEFENSE MEDAL & ORIGINAL RIBBON
WW2 Defense medal and original ribbon in good used condition. The medal and ribbon show age related wear with condition good,please see the photographs for further details. Free postage for UK customers. -
Archives GERMAN SA DAGGER & SCABBARD RZM M7/40 HARTKOPF & Co
German SA dagger and scabbard in good used condition. The dagger has a RZM mark M7/40/38 which is for Hartkopf & Co Solingen with a date of 1938 the markings can be clearly seen in the photographs. The dagger has non magnetic fittings with the pommel and cross guard and the same on the scabbard fitting top and bottom with the finish still in good -
Archives WW2 GERMAN ARMY SINGLE DECAL M40 STEEL HELMET SE 64
WW2 German army single decal M40 steel helmet and liner in good combat used condition. The steel helmet is marked SE64 showing the helmet is made by Sächsische emailler und stanzwerke A.G. Lauter with a steel batch number which is difficult to make out clearly I can only see two numbers with the number 3 followed by a 6 or 8 I have photographed the -
Archives WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS SWEETHEART COLLAR BADGE
WW1 Machine gun corps sweetheart collar badge in good used condition. The badge is a converted officers bronze collar badge with a pin fitting, the bronze badge has a Kings crown with crossed machine guns and shows good colour. Please see the photographs for further details, free postage for UK customers. -
Archives WW1 08 PTN WEBBING WATER BOTTLE CARRIER DATED 1916 & W/BOTTLE
WW1 08 ptn webbing waterbottle carrier & waterbottle in good used condition. The 08 ptn webbing carrier is in un-blancoed condition and retains its original brass fittings with the popper stud in the correct wartime position, all the brass fittings are consistent with colour. The webbing 08 carrier is maker marked for M.E & Co with a clear date of 1916 but no war department -
Archives WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN M1897 PTN BREADBAG DATED 1916
WW1 Imperial German 1897 ptn breadbag dated 1916 in good used condition and complete. The breadbag has all its leather straps and D rings in place, the breadbag does show age related wear with some period repairs which have been photographed. The breadbag has its original buttons in place with the cloth belt loops in good condition and with the leather still in place on -
Archives WW2 AMERICAN ELGIN A11 WRISTWATCH & ORIGINAL STRAP DATED 1943
WW2 American military issued Elgin A11 wristwatch with its original webbing strap in good working condition. The wristwatch keeps very good time for a watch of this age, the wristwatch has all its military markings on the back with a issue date of 1943 this can be seen in the photographs. The wristwatch is in its original condition with the dial and hands in good -
Archives WW2 INDIAN MADE JUNGLE GREEN BATTLEDRESS TROUSERS DATED 1944
WW2 Indian made jungle green battledress trousers in good used condition.The battledress trousers are ink stamped with the makers details and the date 1944 along with the war department arrow this is on the inside of the trousers and has been photographed. The battledress trousers have a waist size of 28 inches with two cloth straps to secure which show age related wear and a -
Archives WW1 S.M.L.E WEBBING RIFLE SLING DATED 1911 M.E.Co
WW1 S.M.L.E webbing rifle sling in good used condition. The webbing sling is maker marked for M.E.Co with the pre war date 1911 clearly marked on the brass tabs on the sling, the sling also has its markings showing on the webbing which are faint but can just be seen.The webbing shows age related wear and tear but is complete and in good condition for -
Archives WW1 TRENCH MAP ST JULIEN 28 N.W.2 1:10,000 DATED 1916
WW1 Trench map St Julien 28 N.W 2 in good used condition. The trench map was used during 3rd Ypres by Lt Frederick Victor Moore Royal garrison artillery. The map is a 3rd edition with the trenches corrected to the 9th September 1916 with the scale being 1:10,000, the map is the rarer type used with the German trenches having the names of the -
Archives WW1 AUSTRALIAN PRESS PHOTO CAPTURED GERMAN TANK ELFRIEDE
WW1 Australian Press photograph of a captured German tank in good used condition. The photograph is 212mm wide and 162mm high and shows an unidentified soldier views a captured German A7V tank, named 'Elfriede' at Saleux, with four holes made by armour piercing bullets. These can be seen on the left outline of the iron cross marking.The photograph was in a album of press photographs -
Archives WW1 AUSTRALIAN PRESS PHOTO YPRES RAILWAY CUTTING 1917
WW1 Australian Press photograph of dead and wounded Australians and Germans in good used condition. The photograph is 215mm wide and 162mm high and shows Australian and German dead and wounded at the railway cutting West-Vlaanderen Broodseinde in the Ypres sector 12th October 1917.The photograph is one of the most shocking to see and shows the western front for all its horror. The photograph -
Archives WW2 R.A.A.F PILOTS PADDED WING BREVET
WW2 R.A.A.F pilots padded wing brevet in good used condition. The wing brevet has a hessian type backing with silk finished detail on a blue backing, the brevet has been removed from a tunic. Please see the photographs for further detail. -
Archives GERMAN R.L.B 1ST PTN OFFICERS ARMBAND GES GESCH
German R.L.B officers 1st pattern armband in very good condition. The armband has the early R.L.B symbol of the starburst with the R.L.B letters in the middle and a small swastika just underneath.The R.L.B symbol is bevo woven onto a the blue cotton armband with two lines of silver braiding top and bottom, the armband is maker marked for E.B & S Barmen with Ges -
Archives WW2 GERMAN SILVER GRADE PANZER ASSAULT BADGE HERMANN AURICH
WW2 German silver grade panzer assault badge maker marked and in good condition.The badge has a good proportion of its silver wash finish still showing and can be clearly seen in the photographs, the badge is maker marked H.A for Hermann Aurich of Dresden just above the hook and has a flat back with the unique hinge only found on this makers badge.The badge has -
Archives WW2 CLOTHING RATION BOOK 1942-43 NEWBURY
WW2 Clothing ration book 1942-43 in good used condition. The ration book is named to Percy Chillingworth Newbury and has had a replacement staple used to secure the detail, the ration book has no coupons left but still showings interesting detail with the remaining pages. Please see the photographs for further details, free postage for UK customers. -
Archives WW2 R.A.F PILOTS SERVICE DRESS TUNIC DATED 1941
WW2 R.A.F pilots service dress tunic and belt dated 1941 in good used condition. The tunic has a tailors label for Eade Peckover & Co Sackville St London with a date of 4th December 1941 written on the label and a name with the initials are J.C but the remainder is not clear to read, this have been photographed. The tunic has its VR collar -
Archives WW1 GROUP OF ITEMS NURSE & SOLDIER RELATED J.AMOS LIVERPOOL REG
WW1 Group of items for a soldier in the Liverpool regiment and a nurse both served on the Western front. The items are as found and have come straight from a house clearance, the details are as follows. A WW1 pair of medals for pte John Amos 73226 with there original ribbons and spare ribbon for a medal bar a copy of his medal card and -
Archives WW2 POLISH 4th WIELKOPOLSKA ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION PATCH
WW2 Polish 4th Wielkopolska armoured brigade formation patch in good condition.The patch is woven with a hessian backing showing a black panther on a yellow background.Please see the photographs for further detail,free postage for UK customers. -
Archives WW2 WILLIAM AND A.R.P BY RICHMAL CROMPTON 7TH EDITION 1942
WW2 William and A.R.P 7th edition 1942 by Richmal Crompton in good used condition with dust jacket.The dust jacket is in place but does show signs of age and use, the hardback covered book has a good spine with all its pages intact 252.Please see the photographs for further detail,free postage for UK customers. -
Archives WW1 TURKISH PRISONER OF WAR BEAD WORK
WW1 Turkish prisoner of war bead work in good condition. The bead work is complete and in as found condition with its beads still in place and tight,the item is 32.5cm long that is total length. Turkish prisoner of war bead work is a very rare item to find and a great addition for any WW1 display.Please see the photographs for further details. -
Archives WW2 GERMAN PARTY FLAG GOSCH 80 X 135 CM
WW2 German printed party flag in good used condition. The party flag is maker marked for Oskar & Kurt Arlt Sohonhelde with a ink stamp it has the size marked on the flag 80cm by 135cm with Gosch ink stamp in front of the size, there is another ink mark which is not clear and cannot be made out this has been photographed.The flag shows -
Archives WW1 GERMAN CROSS OF HONOUR CROSSED SWORDS COURT MOUNTED
WW1 German cross of honour with crossed swords court mounted with its original ribbon in good condition.The medal is maker marked on the back of the medal which can be seen in the photographs, the medal shows good consistent colour with age related wear.Please see the photographs for further detail, this item is free postage to UK customers. -
Archives GERMAN N.S.K.K. DAGGER & SCABBARD M1933-35 CHRISTIAN SWERK
German N.S.K.K dagger and scabbard in good used condition. The dagger has a makers mark for Christian Swerk Solingen with a acid etched symbol of a fork in a oval this has been photographed,the maker is a scarce maker to find it is right in the middle on the rarity scale. The dagger and scabbard are in good used condition the wooden handle has its -
Archives WW1 OFFICERS PRIVATE PURCHASE HUDSON WHISTLE DATED 1918
WW1 Officers private purchase Hudson whistle dated 1918 in good used condition. The whistle shows age related wear and tear to the nickel silver finish, the whistle is clearly marked J Hudson & Co Birmingham with the patent number showing on the top 5727-08.The whistle is in working condition, please see the photographs for further details. FREE POSTAGE FOR UK CUSTOMERS. -
Archives WW2 40 PTN BATTLEDRESS ROYAL ENGINEERS 30 CORPS DATED 1944
WW2 40 ptn battledress tunic in good used condition. The battledress tunic is dated 1944 and is size 13 the label has been photographed for the actual sizes should that be required.The battledress tunic is in very good condition with just one small moth nip on the back of the tunic this has photographed, the tunic has its shoulder titles for the Royal Engineers in -
Archives C.W.C ROYAL MARINE DIVERS S.B.S WRISTWATCH ISSUED 2008
C.W.C Royal Marine S.B.S divers wristwatch in very good used condition and in good working order. The wristwatch has its NATO issue numbers showing on the back of the wristwatch 0555/6645-99-7995443 war department arrow 1062/08 giving the year of issue as 2008. The wristwatch is in very good working condition with a clear crystal and all the original dial and hands still in place, the -
Archives BRITISH ARMY C.W.C FATBOY WRISTWATCH DATED 1982
British army C.W.C fatboy wristwatch in very good used condition. The watch has the NATO issue marks showing it was issued to the British army and these are W10/6645-99-541-5317 war department arrow 9209/82. The watch is in good working order and keeps excellent time, the case shows signs of use with a few very minor marks showing the crystal is clear with the dial showing -
Archives GERMAN REICHSPARTEITAG 1935 FUND RAISING SOLID BADGE
German Reichsparteitag 1935 fund raising solid stamped metal badge in good used condition. The badge retains most of its bronze finish and has its original pin in place with very good detail. The badge is not maker marked although these fund raising badges where made by different makers. Please see the photographs for further details, free postage for UK customers. -
Archives WW2 GERMAN ARMY VEHICLE FIRST AID KIT DATED 1943
WW2 German army vehicle first aid kit dated 1943 on the metal case and in good used condition.The set is not a complete but it has a good selection on field dressings and other equipment used with the items in there original packaging being dated, I have UV tested all the paper packets and all are of the period with no flash showing. The contents -
Archives WW1 OFFICERS PRIVATE PURCHASE LEATHER SADDLEBAGS
WW1 Officers private purchase saddlebags in good used condition. The saddlebags have good aged colour to the leather finish with it consistent to both sides, the saddlebags have no makers mark and are typical officers private purchase item. The saddlebags have all there stitching in place with no damage to the stitching or the leather finish just the age of the item showing, on the -
Archives WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN 1898/05 BAYONET & SCABBARD DATED 1915
WW1 Imperial German 1898/05 bayonet 2nd pattern with its original metal scabbard and in good used condition.The bayonet is in good used condition with signs of use and showing age related wear and tear, it has a issue mark for 1915 with the imperial crown along with the a makers mark Simson & Co Suhl which is faint but can still be seen,the markings on -
Archives WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN TRENCH DAGGER & SCABBARD
WW1 Imperial German trench dagger and scabbard in very good condition. The dagger and scabbard are in very good condition with only slight signs of age on the blade. The dagger is not marker marked and is a private purchase example with a wooden handle and a cross guard that still retains its painted finish and has the leather buffer pad still in place, the -
Archives, Postcards WW1 BRITISH COMIC POSTCARD DATED 1918
WW1 British comic postcard dated 1918 in good used condition.The postcard shows age related wear and tear,please see the photographs for further detail.Free postage for UK customers. -
Archives WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN FIELD DRESSINGS PACK X 10 DATED 1916
WW1 Imperial German pack of ten field dressings dated January 1916 in original packaging.The small field dressings are a packet of ten with the size showing as 200 x 20 cm ink stamped on the packet with a clear date of January 1916, the packet has a printed instruction label with other ink stamps on the packet. All the markings have been photographed so please -
Archives GERMAN SA BELT BUCKLE & LEATHER BELT
German SA belt buckle and brown leather belt in good used condition. The belt buckle is a nice early example with good detail, the brass buckle is one piece solid construction with no RZM marks showing it is an early example. The brass buckle shows age and has signs of use with some wear and tear, the detail is very good which can be seen -
Archives WW1 NAVAL PTN WEBLEY .455 AUTO HOLSTER DATED 1915
WW1 Naval ptn Webley .455 auto holster in good little used condition. The holster is for its age in very good condition and a very rare example to find, the holster is maker marked for Martins of Birmingham Ltd with the date of 1915 showing. The holster has a naval war department arrow on the inside of the holster with the letter N underneath -
Archives GERMAN HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND RZM LABEL
German Hitler youth armband in very good condition. The armband has its RZM label on the inside and shows some age related staining to the front which is very slight. The armband is multi construction, swastika woven to the white cloth and then stitched to the armband itself. A very good original Hitler youth armband and is one of the best I have had, please -
Archives WW2 GERMAN 1ST CLASS EK1 CASED IRON CROSS L56
WW2 German 1st class EK1 cased iron cross in good used condition. The iron cross is three part construction which has been photographed and is in good used condition showing age related wear and tear. The Iron cross retains a good percentage of its original finish to the iron core which is magnetic, the silver frame also has traces of the silver wash finish showing.The -
Archives ADOLF HITLER PORTRAIT POSTCARD WILLY EXNER
Adolf Hitler portrait postcard in good condition.The postcard is part of a series of postcards by Willy Exner, the postcard is in un-used condition with some age related wear. Please see the photographs for further details,free postage for UK customers. -
Archives WW1 OFFICERS LEATHER SAM BROWN SET DATED 1917
WW1 Officers leather Sam Brown complete set dated 1917 in good used condition. The set is the belt with the double shoulder straps in place with the belt being maker marked D.T.J & Co with the date 1917 just below and one of the tabs on the shoulder straps also being dated 1917 with a makers mark M Harvey & Co Walsall. The holster for the -
Archives WW1 BRITISH ARMY WEBBING RIFLE VALISE CASE DATED 1918
WW1 British army webbing rifle S.M.L.E valise case in good used condition and dated 1918. The webbing/canvas rifle case is maker marked on the inside but is faint to see, London and 1918 can be seen clearly but the makers name is faint.The war department arrow can be seen on the front of the case just above the buckle and has been photographed. The webbing -
Archives WW2 BRITISH INDIAN ARMY A.F.V. FIRST AID CASE 1945 & CONTENTS
WW2 British Indian army first aid case and contents dated 1945 in good condition. The metal case is clearly marked with the war department arrow and a date of March 1945, the metal case is for armoured fighting vehicles which can be seen in the photographs. The contents are as follows Field dressings dated 1943 x 3 Foot powder dated 1940 with contents x 1 Triangular bandage x -
Archives GERMAN WAR FLAG REICHKRIEGSFLAGGE 2ND PTN C1938-45
German war ensign flag Reichkriegsflagge c1938-45 in good used condition. The flag is ink stamped Reichkriegsflagge 5 80cm by 195cm with the Kriegsmarine acceptance stamp of a eagle and swastika over the letter M and a makers ink stamp at the other end which has been photographed of Plutzar & Brull K.G. Bielitz o/s. The flag has good sharp colour's with its re-enforced panels at -
Archives GERMAN WAR FLAG REICHKRIEGSFLAGGE 2ND PTN C1938-45
German war ensign flag Reichkriegsflagge c1938-45 in good used condition. The flag is ink stamped Kr fL 50cm by 85cm with a makers ink stamp at the other end which has been photographed but is to faint to see clearly the maker. The flag has good sharp colour's with its re-enforced stitching running round the three edges of the flag that is six lines top, -
Archives GERMAN EARLY M33 SS DAGGER & SCABBARD E.P & S SOLINGEN
German early M33 SS dagger and scabbard in good condition with some light restoration.The dagger is in good condition with some light restoration to the blade and scabbard the maker is E.P & S which is for E.Pack & sons Solingen, the blade has been cleaned all be it very lightly it still has some cross graining showing with the acid etched maker mark and -
Archives WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN WAR FLAG REICHSKRIEGSFLAGGE 1903-19
WW1 Imperial German war flag Reichskriegsflagge c1903-19 in good used condition and showing age related wear. The flag is 95cm high and 150cm wide the flag has the Prussian national colour's of black and white with the eagle of Prussia and the Nordic cross, with the German imperial black-white red tricolour in the upper canton with an Iron Cross. The flag is complete and with