WW2 British War Office Driving Permit 1942

An authorisation allowing the undersigned to drive a motor car , lorry etc on Government Duty.
Its official name was Army Form A.2038 issued by the Transport Office & had to be presented when requested to such authorities as the Corps of Military Police !  read more

Code: 8666

Canadian Air Force Armourers Manual

A very interesting WW2 manual from a Canadian Air Force Armourer entitled ' Armament Notes ' with 'Air Ministry' to front & 'AAS Ontario Mountain View ' . Also marked to front ' FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ' .
Inside this thick manual are various printed notes & instructional line drawings on weaponry such as smallarms & grenades ( Thompson , Revolver , MiIls Bomb, Lee Enfield...  read more

Code: 8616

WW1 British /Commonwealth1908 Pattern Waistbelt

An unblancoed 1908 pattern waistbelt with all of its brass fittings intact.
Untouched & uncleaned since WW1 the outer brass buckles have darkened with age & the faint ink markings to its underside are now no longer legible.
A super time capsule of a piece this belt turned up at a flea market in Northern France a few years ago & is no doubt a veteran of the Great War .  read more

Code: 8567

WW2 US Special Friction Tape 'Jan 1943'

Black tape used to make up explosive charges , waterproofing fuses etc . Also used by soldiers to tape up their webbing gear when required.
In original cardboard carton & packaging.  read more

Code: 8536

WW1 US Messtin 1918

Standard WW1 US messtin regimentally marked ' 1 BN HQ 23 ' .
In good condition.  read more

Code: 8514

WW2 German Cold Weather Wristlets ( Pair )

Issued to German troops as part of the cold weather winter uniform these were actually abolished by an order in April 1937 with the use of the tight wrist fitting pullover considered as adequate. Large stocks appear to have existed as they are seen in use right through the war.
Of field grey worsted wool we have several in stock that came in an original string tied bundle of fiv...  read more

Code: 8413

WW2 US ' Housewife' Sewing Kit

US GI's sewing kit containing needles , buttons & threads for maintenance of uniform.  read more

Code: 8421

WW2 German Normandy Battlefield Tank Turret Window ( From Falaise )

Armoured glass window from the tank turret ..this is a Normandy battlefield recovered ground dug example.  read more

Code: 8356

WW1 Imperial German ' 5th Army Christmas 1915 ' Decorative Leather Purse

A private purchase leather purse embossed with ' 5 Armee Weinachten 1915 ' & 'Wilhelm' of Prussia cypher .
Commemorating the Christmas of 1915 & with a tie string in the colours of Prussia.
Nice piece.  read more

Code: 8335

New Category : 'WW2 British Jungle Uniforms & Equipment '

We have added a new category to the website :

'WW2 British Jungle Uniforms & Equipment '

Here we will be selling amassed jungle items such as '44 Pattern equipment , jungle shirts , uniforms etc.

Thankyou for your continued custom ,

Very best,

CS

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Code: 8350