WW2 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWII 1945 DATED BINOCULARS.

A set of large British binoculars, optics perfect with yellow broad arrows to each part of the body in four places. Various markings. Magnification 7 x 50. slight chip to one of the eyepieces.  read more

Code: 87343

BRITISH WWII VICKERS K GUN POUCHES.

A rare set of Vickers K gun pouches with their cross straps. Vickers K guns were mounted on the rear and front of Long Range Desert Group and SAS Jeeps and Chevrolet trucks, these could possibly have been used by one of those organizations. Nice condition. The Vickers K gun initially designed as an aircraft gun had the highest rate of fire of any British machine gun of WWII was converted in ma...  read more

Code: 87078

BRITISH WWII JUNGLE BOOTS.

A super pair of WD Government issue enlisted mans boots specifically designed for the jungle uniform. Standard configuration with strengthened toe, marked WD size 10 to the soles and heels, both of which are fully studded. Maker marked Lotus with clear date 1944? Generally excellent condition, one discoloration stain to the left hand side of the left hand boot. The exterior of the boots are als...  read more

Code: 86933

BRITISH WWII RUSSIA SHOULDER TITLE.

A scarce single shoulder title, red embroidery on khaki background worn on the shoulder as a pair for a Russian national fighting within the British Forces of WWII.  read more

Code: 86953

BRITISH WWII - TELLING A FRIEND MAY MEAN TELLING THE ENEMY - POSTER.

A rare survivor of WWII, an image showing four pairs of friends talking, measuring 76cm x 50cm, printed 1942. Considerable damage and staining, at present protected by plastic, many splits, nevertheless a rare poster. It appears that there are two versions of this poster, one in the top left hand corner showing a Royal Navy man talking with a female, our example shows an RAF man.  read more

Code: 86617

BRITISH WWII ROYAL NAVAL DUFFEL COAT.

A nice clean example of the Royal Naval duffel coat, also seen used in many campaigns by the SAS and the Long Range Desert Group. Slight pinkie colour on this example, with both cuff adjustable tabs present. One single button neck closure tab with studs on the inside of the hood presumably for the fitting of an extra section. Evidence of wear use, undated.  read more

Code: 86406

BRITISH WWII 5 BRITISH AND CZECH? IMAGES.

5 postcard images, four definitely of British soldiers, two wearing berets, one of a paratrooper fully dressed in paratrooper kit in front of his Dakota aircraft, another wearing jungle slouch hat. A postcard size image of what we assume to be Czech officers in Prague in 1946.  read more

Code: 86499

BRITISH WWII BARR & STROUD BINOCULARS.

A good optically set of Barr & Stroud binoculars. Broad arrow marked. Marked ‘BARR & STROUD CF 41’ with various issue numbers. One lens absolutely clear the other lens just a little cloudy, needs cleaning, with a black leather neck strap. The very tips of the binoculars have the unique Barr & Stroud twist lens covers. The majority of the finish remaining to the frame. Also marked, what appears ...  read more

Code: 86401

BRITISH WWII BAR & STROUD BINOCULARS.

A nice long pair of Bar & Stroud 7 x magnification. Marked ‘CF41’, various other serial numbers including British broad arrow acceptance mark. One lens crystal clear, the other lens need cleaning. Complete with its carrying strap and its two individual eyepiece leather protectors.  read more

Code: 86314

RUSSIAN ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS.

Nice quality hardback work. 159 pages of black and white photographs on imperial Russian and Soviet period orders, medals and decorations. Second edition by Robert werlich.  read more

Code: 86354