British 1939 Pattern Leather ''Utility'' Pouch

A very good condition 39 pattern ''Utility'' pouch constructed using a fibre board inner and grained leather outer.

These pouches are slightly larger than the basic pouch and have a 2 inch wide brass buckle to take the ''Lewis gun'' webbing yoke (also leather yokes, now rare).

The rear side rectangular leather tab/bracket would have a narrow belt passed through it ...  read more

Code: 51455

Pre/Early WW2 RAF ''Everitt'' Tie Press

A wartime used Everitt ten sec minor tie press bearing RAF roundels, ''fresh to the market'' and sourced directly from the family of a WW2 airmen.

Uncertain if the roundels were applied for a bit of fun or to officially register the item as Air Ministry property.

The roundels are the type used on heavy bombers between 1918-1938 and on upper wing surfaces 1937-1945....  read more

Code: 51452

WW2 EASCO RAF/Fleet Air Arm Life Jacket Light

An original WW2 period EASCO survival light that would have been attached to the ''Mae West'' life jacket of downed pilots and aircrew, used by the RAF, Fleet Air Arm and USAAF.

The battery powered light is in very good condition and still in working order, some loss of paint to main cylinder.

Battery will be removed due to postal requirements.

**Sor...  read more

Code: 51451

Boer War Period 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars Officer's Horse Bridle Ear Bosses

A most pleasing pair of 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars officer's brass & white metal (possibly silver) horse bridle ear bosses/badges.

The slightly mis-matched pair (commonly encountered) bear the 'Maid of Erin' Irish harp with King's crown above, there is some light detail rubbing due to polishing, some remnants of the old dried cleaning agent can be found within the folds as th...  read more

Code: 51445

WW1 British Territorial Force Imperial Service Badge

An original Territorial Force Imperial service badge circa 1910 -1921.

The badge made of Cupro-Nickel was awarded to members of the TF who were prepared to serve outside the UK, often seen in early WW1 photos worn on right breast pocket of the service dress uniform.

The badge has been left as found and not cleaned, the stout steel pin does have some surface rust pr...  read more

Code: 51446

WW2 British 21st Army Christmas Message To Troops Belgium 1944

A Christmas message from Commander in Chief Field Marshall Bernard.L.Montgomery to his troops serving in Belgium during the harsh winter of 1944.

This single paper sheet has all the hallmarks of ''being there'' as it has been folded multiple times possibly to fit into a Battle dress pocket or a paybook so to keep it safe, has many small additional creases present.

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Code: 51450

Victorian - Boer War Period 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars Officer's Stirrup Slides

Scarce pair of Victorian 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars officer's horse stirrup slides.

The main slides are made from heavy gauge brass and the badges of white metal (possibly silver) for officer's. these have been well polished with rubbing to the ''Maid of Erin'' Irish harps and Queen's crown above.

These slides were acquired along with a pair of 8th Hussars off...  read more

Code: 51447

Early Post-War Control Commission Germany Cap Badge & Uniform Buttons

A small group consisting of a superb condition die-struck gilt cap badge and nine non maker marked CCG gilt finish uniform buttons.

8 x 23mm buttons
1 x 15mm button

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Code: 51448

WW2 British Military Respirator Spectacles (Royal Fleet Air Arm)

A good service used pair of military issue spectacles designed to be worn for everyday use and comfortably whilst wearing a gas mask.

The case remains in good condition and retains its original internal labels, one instructional the other for the wearer's name and service number.

The handwritten service number inside this case has the prefix FX denoting Fleet Air A...  read more

Code: 51449

RAF 1951 Pattern Flying Boots (Size 10 M)

A good service used pair of early 1950's RAF chromed leather flying boots.

This pair are the early pattern with leather soles as later models were rubber, very similar in style to their predecessor the 1943 pattern escape boots but without the fleece lining, both boots retain their original thin leather labels one lightly impressed with details the other now indiscernible.
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Code: 51443