1942 British Airborne 2'' Mortar Ammunition Leg Bag

A scarce 1942 dated 2 inch mortar ammo drop valise/leg bag, designed to carry four mortar rounds whilst strapped to the paratroopers leg.
The webbing bag is in excellent unissued condition with all three quick-release fasteners present and in working order, dirt mark present on rear.
An early piece of Airborne/Paratroop equipment.  read more

Code: 51028

WW2 British Armourer's / Artificer's 37 Pattern Tool Roll

An unissued and seldom encountered British-made Armourer's/Artificer's 10 pocket tool roll, clearly stamped M&S 1945 and in excellent condition.
Please note that in the 3rd image there is a dark looking mark in the top corner, this is merely sun shadow and not a stain.
Size when un-rolled 30 1/2 inches x 12 1/2 .  read more

Code: 51027

1939 Dated British Army Issue Spoon

A nice early wartime dated spoon, the type used by the B.E.F in France, not been cleaned, left as found.  read more

Code: 51026

WW2 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (A&SH)

A pair of embroidered red/white diced and green ended A&SH flashes that belonged to a decorated officer (D.S.O winner) a veteran of the North Africa campaign during WW2.
Both flashes are in wonderful condition and clearly uniform removed, nice paper backed examples, now difficult to find, they were recently discovered in a house clearance along with other items that belonged to the same ...  read more

Code: 51022

Late Victorian Junior Army & Navy Stores Ltd Aldershot Codd Bottle

A late Victorian pictorial glass Codd bottle embossed with ''Junior Army & Navy Stores Ltd' 'and the name of the regional town ''Aldershot'', along with a lion above a crown and a five pointed star within a starburst.
The rear bears the bottle makers name ''William Barnard & Sons, London'', a good condition bottle that still retains its marble, no damage apart from a micro chip to top ri...  read more

Code: 51023

WW2 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (A&SH)

A pair of embroidered red/white diced and green ended A&SH flashes/formation signs that belonged to a decorated officer (D.S.O winner) a veteran of the North Africa campaign during WW2.
Both flashes are in wonderful condition and clearly uniform removed, they were recently discovered in a house clearance along with other items belonging to the same officer.
The other items seen in...  read more

Code: 51017

1943 Pattern RAF Escape Boots

An excellent matching pair in a good size 9, the suede uppers are in wonderful condition with all their fleece lining still intact, one liner with a small concealed pocket for the folding blade escape knife, good working zips.
Good original soles with typical/usual amount of service wear.
Sorry UK sale only.
**ON HOLD** for R.C  read more

Code: 51020

Additional Images of 1943 RAF Escape Boots (Code 51020)

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Code: 51021

WW2 Argyll & Sutherland Officer's Kilt Pin

Recently discovered along with other items that belonged to a decorated WW2 A&SH officer, a veteran of the North Africa campaign.
Approx.87mm in length.
The other items seen in the last image are for reference only and not part of this sale.  read more

Code: 51019

WW2 Yellow Backed Armoured Corps Officer's Pips

Recently discovered along with other items of insignia that belonged to a WW2 Argyll & Sutherland officer who served in the North Africa campaign, uniform removed.  read more

Code: 51018