SIGNED MINIATURE PROPELLER CASWELL USMC (ACE)
Unusual wooden miniature propeller
Varnished light wood approx 12” long.
Signed -
“Dean Caswell ,Col USMC (Ret)”
Dean Caswell was a USMC “Ace”
Serving in WW2, Korea & Vietnam
Winning a Silver Star, 3 x DFC’s and 5 x Air Medals
I believe these were done for fund raising of some sort
Unusual item , never seen these before read more
28.00 GBP
SIGNED MINIATURE PROPELLOR VRACIU / HELLCAT (USN ACE)
Unusual wooden miniature propeller
Varnished light wood approx 12” long.
Signed -
“Alex Vraciu - HELLCAT”
Alex Vraciu was a US Navy “Ace”
Serving in WW2, being ranked as 4th amongst US Naval Aces
Winning the Navy Cross , DFC & Air Medal
As well as being put forward for the Medal of Honour !
I believe these were done for fund raising of so... read more
28.00 GBP
BRITISH 37 PATT WATER BOTTLE CARRIER / COVER DATED 1943
1937 pattern water bottle cover
Clearly marked with makers mark and date
AC 1943 Broad Arrow
In mint unissued condition
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20.00 GBP
PAIR OF US 1938 PATT CANVAS LEGGINGS (1942 DATED )
Matched pair of US 1938 patt canvas leggings
Numerous stamps markings etc
Dated 1942 (3R size ?)
With original buckles , straps etc
In good clean (Un issued ) condition read more
30.00 GBP
PAIR OF 1942 DATED RAF ISSUE 37 PATT POUCHES
Almost matched pair of RAF issue basic pouches
Light Blue un issued & un- blanco’d
One clearly marked on the inner “Lid”
MK 111 B.H.G Ltd 1942
The other appears to be marked again on the inner lid -
M.W.& B Ltd 1942 (Broad Arrow)
With MK111 on the reverse
Colour wise they are a perfect
Good collectable condition read more
40.00 GBP
WW2 AUSTRALIAN ARP AUXILIARY AMBULANCE BADGE
White metal & enamel Australian ARP badge
Victoria District ARP Auxiliary Ambulance
Back numbered (1747)
Along with makers marks and double lugg fitting
Nice looking unusual badge
In good collectable condition read more
28.00 GBP
AUSTRALIAN RETURNED SOLDIERS WOMENS AUXILIARY BADGE
Unusual Australian R.S.S & AILA WOMENS AUXILIARY badge
(Returned Soldiers Sailors & Airmen Imperial League Australia)
Gilt metal badge with Imperial crown on the top
Blue enamel outer circlet with central enamelled Australian flag
Back with original pin back fixing
Numbered (1913) with makers marks
Not often seen in the a U.K.
A good collectab... read more
25.00 GBP
GERMAN REICHSWEHR BELT BUCKLE
Post WW1 and Pre Third Reich Reichswehr Belt Buckle
One piece stamped buckle
In good if not slightly rubbed / worn condition
Not often seen collectible item read more
60.00 GBP
PAIR CALF LENGTH BLACK RIDING BOOTS
Pair of good quality Black Riding boots,
Not necessarily military
These came with a mixed amount of Full Dress items
They display well and would set off any suitable uniform
Size 7 1/2 in good clean condition
No splits or damage to stitching
Heels and soles have some wear but not excessive
The inner surface of each boot has rub / wear marks
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PAIR OF WW1 TRENCH ART PAPER KNIVES
Two WWI period trench art paper knives
Both with applied GS buttons
One with the smaller "Blade"
Cartridge is head stamped 1915
Blade marked "ARRAS 1917" (with some discolouration)
Second one with flamboyant blade
Has a GRV Royal Engineers button to the cartridge base
With two small GS buttons to the body
Nice collectable item... read more
28.00 GBP
WW2 BRITISH MILITARY WASH ROLL & PART KIT
Genuine unissued wash roll with partial kit
I have said partial -
I think there should be a soap dish but I'm not 100% sure !
1941 dated canvas roll with the following items-
1945 Dated Shaving brush (WD Stamped)
Packet of Howard Razor blades
Stick of Shaving soap
Two part metal Razor in remains of Brown paper wrappings
Tried to u... read more
WW2 1944 BRITISH CHOCOLATE & BOILED SWEET TIN
WW2 British Army Chocolate & Boiled Sweets Ration tin
Makers stencil to the lid
J.L & Co Ltd
PKD 3/44
All still readable but has a cup ring mark to the lid.
This may or may not clean up a tad
Still a nice tin in what is in reality good condition
These were never meant to survive 75+ years ! read more
WW2 HOME GUARD INSTRUCTION MANUEL .64 SUMMER TRAINING
1944 Dated Home Guard Instruction Manuel No.64
Notes on Summer Training and Revised Range Courses
Good Clean used condition read more
10.00 GBP
WW2 ARP HANDBOOK No.1 PERSONAL PROTECTION AGAINST GAS
1939 Dated ARP Handbook (2nd edition)
Personal Protection against Gas
Illustrated Publication in good clean used condition read more
12.00 GBP
WW2 HOME GUARD INSTRUCTION MANUEL No.46 CAMOUFLAGE
1941 Dated Home Guard Instruction Manuel
No.46 Camouflage
Illustrated publication in good used condition read more
15.00 GBP
WW2 ARP HANDBOOK No.2 FIRST AID & NURSING
1938 Dated ARP Handbook No.2 (3rd edition)
First Aid and Nursing for Gas Casualties
Good clean used condition -
Pencil notes on Gasses etc on last page read more
12.00 GBP
EARLY POSS WW1 BRITISH FIELD SERVICE SIDE CAP
Unusual British FS Cap
Very slim (only 4.5" tall) and small in size (10.5" long)
Very well made of a heavy cotton material,
With a waterproofed lining and cotton liner band
Inner lining marked in blue pen(/) B-2
Two x small General Service buttons to the front
Mounted with a small Queens Regiment cap badge
This is not a reproduction, and shows ... read more
75.00 GBP
WW2 CIVIL DEFENCE / ST JOHNS AMBULANCE WATER BOTTLE AND STRAP
WW2 Civil Defence or St Johns water bottle
Khaki enamel bottle with black felt cover (Some moth damage)
Hard Plastic stopper with chain attachment
Black Leather skeleton cradle with leather and cloth strap.
Strap is a bit crunchy as in the leather is cracked .
It has also had a wax thread whipped repair done to it
Still displays well a honest item.... read more
BRITISH WATERBOTTLE IN 1918 DATED LEATHER CRADLE
WW2 British Green enamel water bottle
With felt cover and cork / stopper
Contained in a leather skeleton cradle and shoulder strap
The only markings are a G (Broad arrow) on the cradle front
And a makers stamp and date of 1918 on the strap
I not been able to photograph it , its not too clear to the eye
AND right on the looped section going through the ... read more
75.00 GBP
WW2 BELGIAN MEDAL PAIR & DOCS
WW2 Belgian Commemorative war medal with swords
Along with a Post War Golden Palms Order of the Crown
With a small painted metal Belgian flag lapel or tie pin
Both awarded to the same individual
The War medal with swords in 1961 (A late issue !)
The other award in 1986
The latter being a Civil decoration awarded by -
The Ministry of Work ... read more
60.00 GBP