WW2 - British and Allies

BRITISH RAF WWII WHISTLE WITH CHAIN.

An example of the RAF emergency whistle, marked ‘AM’ over crown ‘23/230’, to the opposite side marked ‘293/14/L1795’ with its full length attachment chain.  read more

Code: 80715

BRITISH PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS OF THE AA

The photos show motorcycle patrols and are extremely clear sharp images in excellent condition. They have profuse typed notations to the rear. One reads “AA patrols of home defence duty”. The photo shows an AA box being modified by an AA member so they could be used for civil defence purposes. Parked next to the box is his motorbike which appears to have had camouflaged paint applied. The ...  read more

Code: 80197

AMERICAN WWII U.S.ARMY AIR FORCE A2 LEATHER FLYING JACKET.

A very nice condition Military Air Transport Command brown leather A2 flying jacket with original manufacturer’s label for the Cooper Sportswear Manufacturing Company, Newark New Jersey, size label ‘38’ intact. Leather rank patches for the rank of Major to each epaulette. To the upper right breast the name ‘J.M.Smolev’ below the name tag a very nicely machine embroidered Military Air Transport ...  read more

Code: 79729

U.S.A. WWII COLT 45 SHOULDER HOLSTER.

An all black leather U.S. marked shoulder holster for the Colt 45 pistol. Missing its pistol holding strap and lower attachment strap. The shoulder rig has been personalised by the owner by the continuous wrapping of what appears to be electrical tape to strengthen the rig.  read more

Code: 79493

BRITISH WWII HOME FRONT GROUPING.

A nice grouping of items which include the Brodie helmet painted black with the colours in shield shape of St.Bartholomew’s Hospital. A small diary size booklet dated ‘1936’ entitled The Pharmacopceie of St.Bartholomew’s Hospital with the matching Coat of Arms of the Hospital on the front of the diary gilded, that match the helmet. A nice large bronze medallion in its original fitted case, gilt...  read more

Code: 79289

BRITISH WWII 1945 DATED MARK 3 COMBAT HELMET.

A nice condition ‘45’ dated Mark 3 combat helmet. Good original finish overall with all lining and chinstrap.  read more

Code: 79250

BRITISH WWII RAF DESK CLOCK AND BAROMETER.

A lovely matched pair of a desk clock and barometer in the form of a propeller, each one measuring 29cm in length, all heavily nickel plated. To the face of the clock ‘Made in England 8 day’ on the base RAF roundels. To the barometer marked ‘Ruffle & Son, Tunbridge Wells’ with full lettering and description to the face side with matching RAF roundels to the base. A lovely matching desk set of a...  read more

Code: 79069

U.S. WWII TROPICAL OFFICERS 50 MISSION CAP.

The caps that were folded and formed by the aviators are commonly known as the 50 Mission cap, this is a classic example. Tropical version, light tan material, standard woven removable centre band, American eagle gilded badge which has some green oxidisation. Minor staining to the body of the cap and some shredding to the material on the reverse side. Soft leather crushable peak. Standard wide ...  read more

Code: 79076

U.S. WWII HUGE SIZE ARMY AIR FORCE OFFICERS CAP.

A very nice example of the chocolate European theatre Army Air Force officers cap. No moth damage or staining. Complete with its stitched attached wool centre band, wide leather chinstrap. Soft crushable peak. Eagle badge in beautiful gilt with matching side buttons. Complete with its leather sweatband. Full silk-like rayon lining marked ‘The Finchley Establishments, 5th Avenue’. We have never ...  read more

Code: 79086

U.S. M.65 FIELD JACKET.

The M.65 field jacket, modelled on the original M.43, complete with shoulder insignia, stitched shoulder boards, complete with its zipped in hood, ‘U.S.Army’ to the upper right pocket with the remains of its ‘Regular Xsmall’ label. Manufactured by Alpha Industries. Armpit to cuff 47cm, back of neck to hem ‘70’ armpit to armpit at rear 50cm. Zip complete and working.  read more

Code: 78446