Victorian Volunteer`s Scarlet Stable /Shell Jacket & Black Wool Trousers

A very small size and slim fitting Victorian Volunteer`s scarlet melton stable/shell jacket bearing silver coloured NCO chevrons, twisted shoulder cords (held firmly with VC white metal buttons), bullion marksman`s badge and Austrian knots which now are all slightly tarnished.
The scarlet melton cloth is in very good condition with very little wear, all seed buttons are present but some ...  read more

Code: 50621

1942 RAF Ordinary Airman`s Tunic

A pleasing example of an RAF O/A`s tunic which still bears all its original wartime applied insignia (stripes & embroidered eagles), the label is present though a little bit grubby and faded.
The labels reads a size No.11 5`9 inches - 5`10 inches with a breast/chest 38 - 40 ( but more like a 37 - 38 ), the makers name Harris Ltd and a very faint 1942 date.
The tunic is in very g...  read more

Code: 50619

1915 National Registration Card

An excellent condition registration card to a lady undertaking household duties, never been folded, recently found in a Victorian writing box (box not included).  read more

Code: 50620

1942 US Medium Armored Car T17E1 Technical Manual

A scarce 1942 dated technical manual for the now rare US medium armored car, this 268 page publication is full of detailed diagrams & photographs covering everything from changing tyres, tool kits to gearbox & engine maintenance.
Some light rusting to staples and one small tear to one page.
This is the first original example that I have come across.  read more

Code: 50617

1939 Active Service New Testament (2nd Batt KSLI)

A WW2 issued active service edition new testament named to a serviceman in the 2nd Battalion Kings Shropshire Light Infantry , it does appear that he has filled in his full address at a later stage as such detail would have been prohibited during wartime.
Good condition but with some corner folds to the pages.  read more

Code: 50618

1917 Prismatic Marching Compass (Named to Shropshire Yeomanry M.C Winner)

An excellent Verners Pattern marching compass that is still housed in its original 1917 dated leather case, the stunning case is faintly named to M.C winner Capt/Major J.I.Benson (John Ingham) of the Shropshire Yeomanry.
Benson lived at Aston Hall, Craven Arms, Salop.
In excellent working order.  read more

Code: 50615

WW1 Notts Veteran Reserve Gilt & Enamel Badge

An excellent example from the Nottinghamshire region, made by J.R.Gaunt of London.
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Code: 50614

1945 Tropical Issue Signalling Mirror

In excellent condition, with a lightly struck 1945 date, part of the 44 pattern equipment.  read more

Code: 50612

WW2 / Korean War British Officers Collarless Shirt + Collar

An excellent condition WW2 / Korean War officers private purchase half fronted collarless wool shirt & collar, this almost unworn garment retains excellent colour and belonged to Captain/Major L.H.Yates RWF and dated 52 (1952).
This shirt is 1 of 4 in total and all made by the same outfitters all in a good size, chest 40 - 42 inch, armpit to cuff 20 1/2 inch, collar approx. 15 inch.  read more

Code: 50613

Rare 1938 Air Ministry Heavy Weight Pulley Wheel

A large 1938 dated Air Ministry twin wheeled pulley being the type possibly used for the installation & removal of heavy aero engines ( overall length 18 inches).
The pulley without any packaging weighs in at 8.5 Kg so please contact me regarding carriage costs or possible collection.
The cap is not included in the sale, used for size comparison only.
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Code: 50611