A 1916 'On War Service' Womens workers brass badge
This is a neat example of a triangular brass badge with the words 'ON WAR SERVICE' indented on its sides. At the centre of the triangle is a voided crown above the date '1916'. The number 312262 is marked on reverse as is the maker, Wylie & Co. London. The badge was introduced in 1916 for women involved in munitions production and was issued after the completion of two months' work. 'On War Ser... read more
15.00 EUR
A official 1946 dated Ministry of Supply press released photograph of a Hamilcar Mk.X glider
This is a good example of a official July 1946 dated Ministry of Supply photograph of a Hamilcar Mk.X. The photograph measures 15.3cm by 21.3cm and is printed on official Air Ministry semi gloss paper. read more
25.00 EUR
A by Major John Howard, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry signed Pegasus Bridge Cafe postcard
This is a nice postcard signed by the famous Major John Howard who led a glider-borne assault that captured the Caen canal and Orne river bridges on 6 June 1944. This postcard which measures 15cm by 11cm and dispicting two gliders near the bridge of Benouville. This card is in a nice condition with some minor staining from years of slightly handling i.e storage. read more
A so called new old stock '40 clasp knife lanyard
I was lucky to find three so called new old stock clasp knife lanyards. These lanyards you could use on either a clasp jack knife or a prismatic compass. I can offer them for an attractive price (they are of course priced per single piece!). Please do note that this item does not show 'sold' before the last item has been sold. Great piece for your display or collection! read more
5.00 EUR
Out of print book : 2nd revised and enhanced print Desert Rise - Arnhem Descent, the 10th Parachute Battalion in the Second World War by Martin Peters and Niall Cherry with John Howes & Graham Francis SIGNED COPY
This is a nice, almost mint example of a 2017 2nd revised and enhanced print softback Desert Rise - Arnhem Descent, the 10th Parachute Battalion in the Second World War by Martin Peters and Niall Cherry with John Howes & Graham Francis. Desert Rise - Arnhem Descent covers the story of the 10th Parachute Battalion during its short life in the Second World War, from the formation of the unit in t... read more
A fine example of a WAR pamphlet No.32 The Airborne Forces, published and issued by the Army Bureau of Current Affairs written by Captain Anthony Cotterell
This is a good example of a WAR pamphlet No.32 called The Airborne Forces, published and issued by the Army Bureau of Current Affairs on November 28th 1942. ‘WAR’ was a series of ‘restricted’ pamphlets issued fortnightly by the British Army Bureau of Current Affairs from September 1941 until just after the end of WW2 which provided information to officers of the army about progress of the war a... read more
20.00 EUR
A early pre war December 1939 dated War Office Army Medical Department so called Shell Dressing
This is a neat example of a early pre war December 1939 dated shell dressing. Made by the Robinson & Sons, Ltd Company based in Chesterfield and is still in a nice un-issued condition read more
20.00 EUR
A nice '30 or '40 American made 'The Magic wand of Shaving' re-placement shaving stick
I was lucky to find a short time ago two so called new old stock 'The Magic wand of Shaving' '30 or '40 replacement shaving sticks. I can offer them for an attractive price (they are of course priced per single piece!). Please do note that this item does not show 'sold' before the last item has been sold. Great piece for your display or collection! read more
A good wartime British i.e France so called 'propaganda' post card dispicting two British Airborne solders just after there landing
This is a neat example of a nice un-issued wartime British i.e France so called 'propaganda' post card. These 'propaganda' postcard were issued to boosted the spirit of the British i.e France people and to get some income for the war effort. This example is in a nice issued condition with some minor staining from years of slightly handling i.e storage. read more
25.00 EUR
A nice and un-issued British made Canadian shoulder title to the 8th New Brunswick Hussards, 5th Armoured Regiment
This is a perfect example of a British made shoulder title to the Canadian 8th New Brunswick Hussards. The Second World War provided the regiment’s first opportunity for active service as a formed unit, initially as the 4th Canadian Motor Cycle Regiment and then as the 5th Armoured Regiment. The regiment landed in Italy on 19 December 1943 at Naples and saw action soon and frequently thereafter... read more
45.00 EUR
A nice - albeit regrettably single - embroided Reconnaissance shouder title
I was lucky to find last week three - albeit regrettably single - embroided Reconnaissance shouder titles. The Reconnaissance Corps, or simply Recce Corps, was a corps of the British Army, formed during the Second World War whose units provided the mobile spearhead of infantry divisions. It was formed from infantry brigade reconnaissance groups on 14 January 1941. All the brigade reconnaissance... read more
25.00 EUR
A nice and not so often seen Memorial Service programme for the 1948 Commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem held at the Oosterbeek cemetery
This is a good example of a not so often seen Memorial Service programme for the 1948 Commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem held at the Oosterbeek cemetery. The programme has 6 pages and measures 12.5 by 16.5 cm and was printed by the British Legion Poppy Factory Press, Richmond. The prgramme is further in a good condition with minor staining from years of slightly handling i.e storage. read more
A nice original Danish 1946 movie theater Theirs is the Glory souvenir programme
This is a neat example of a never seen before and difficult to find original Danish Theirs is the Glory movie theater souvenir programme. The booklet is measures 12.0 by 15.0 cm and is in a goog condition. A rare and nice item to add to any Airborne Forces collection. read more
A nice set of plastic badges to the Royal Marines including a difficult to find cap badge
This is a neat example of a nice set of plastic badges to the Royal Marines including a difficult to find cap badge. The set exists of two plastic collar badges and a difficult to find plastic cap badge. All three badges are in a good condition and were made by the well known maker Stanly&Sons in Walsall. It has the numbers 103-104 on the back as well. read more
135.00 EUR
A nice and orginal war time black and white photograph dispicting troops of the 1st Airborne Division some were in Italy
This is a neat example of a orginal war time black and white photograph dispicting troops of the 1st Airborne Division during a practise jump some were in Italy. The picture measures 8.5 by 6.0 cm and is in a good condition. read more
A good wartime British i.e France so called 'propaganda' post card dipicting a British Airborne soldier with his Sten gun
This is a neat example of a nice un-issued wartime British i.e France so called 'propaganda' post card. These 'propaganda' postcard were issued to boosted the spirit of the British i.e France people and to get some income for the war effort. This example is in a nice issued condition with some minor staining from years of slightly handling i.e storage. read more
30.00 EUR
A nice full matching set of Army Air Corps shoulder titles
This is a good example of a full un-issued matching set of Army Air Corps shoulder titles. In my opion these Army Air Corps shoulder titles were introduced just post war for the newly raised Corps. read more
140.00 EUR
A small number 6, January 1945 dated 'Battle Bulletin' booklet
This is a good example of a number 6, January 1945 dated 'Battle Bulletin'. The bulletin has 24 pages and is measures 11.8 by 18.1 cm and has a Dutch Army stamp on the front page. Distributed by the Manager of Publications in Delhi, India. And there were only two copies issued per Company and equivalent unit. read more
30.00 EUR
A unusual official I.W.M. (Imperial War Museum) print of the inspection of the 224th PFA RAMC, 6th Airborne Division photograph
This is a good example of official I.W.M. (Imperial War Museum) print of a photograph dispicting the inspection of the 224th PFA, RAMC, 6th Airborne Division photograph by HM The KIng and Queen Elizabeth in May 1944. This small photograph - it measures 15.6 x 11.4 cms - is neatly printed in a black and white on a semy glossy paper. These orgiginal 'press-release' photographs are harder to find ... read more
40.00 EUR
A fine example of a WAR pamphlet No.32 (Canadian printed) The Airborne Forces, published and issued by the Army Bureau of Current Affairs written by Captain Anthony Cotterell
This is a good example of a WAR pamphlet No.32 (Canadian issued) called The Airborne Forces, published and issued by the Army Bureau of Current Affairs on November 28th 1942. ‘WAR’ was a series of ‘restricted’ pamphlets issued fortnightly by the British Army Bureau of Current Affairs from September 1941 until just after the end of WW2 which provided information to officers of the army about pro... read more
20.00 EUR
A 2020 updated reprint of 'Airborne Engineers The Shiny 9th a illustrated history of the 9th (Airb) Field Company, Royal Engineers 1939-1945
I was lucky to get five examples by my publisher of the in 2020 updated reprinted of my book 'Airborne Engineers The Shiny 9th a illustrated history of the 9th (Airb) Field Company, Royal Engineers 1939-1945. The first issue was original printed in 2001 but this reprint of 2020 gives you a updated nominal roll for the Company during the Arnhem Battle and there has been a couple of new photo's a... read more
22.00 EUR
A good example of a mid war period un-issued No.6 Commando shoulder title
This is a neat example of a mid war period numbered un-issued No.6 Commando shoulder title. Formed in July 1940, No. 6 Commando's first involvement in operations came in late 1941 when it contributed small forces to raids in Norway. In April 1942 the whole unit was scheduled to take part in Operation Myrmidon, in France, but this raid was eventually cancelled. As a result, the first full-scale ... read more
35.00 EUR
A nice and scarce pair of British made Belgium Special Air Service shoulder titles
This is a nicely and scarce set of British made Belgium Special Air Service shoulder titles. A Belgian Independent Parachute Company was officially installed at Malvern Wells (Worcestershire) on the 8th of May 1942 by Mr Henri Rolin, Belgian under-Secretary of Defence. The newly formed Company continued to train as an Independent Parachute Company making extensive use of the many schools and tr... read more
A nice and not so often seen bronze Dutch made Arnhem Battle commemoration coin
This is a neat example of a not so often seen Dutch made Arnhem Battle commemoration coin. This type of coin was made in 1946 by the Dutch firm of Koninklijke Begeer B.V. Ateliers and was designed by Jacob Jan van Goor (Amersfoort 1874 - Zeist 1956). The coin dispicting a damage coat of arms of the city of Arnhem with a Pegasus and its rider behind that. On the back there is a tekst 'in honour ... read more
Out of print book : A original November 1943 dated copy of 'Kill - or get killed' by Major Rex Applegate
This book is the result of study and practical experiences of experts in the various fields of combat discussed herein. The material is presented not as a compilation of all combat methods and techniques, but rather as a selection of the best and most practical methods now being used. Police and law enforcement agencies in particular would do well to pay heed to these methods, because after the... read more
195.00 EUR