WW2 - British and Allies

WOMEN IN AIR FORCE BLUE BY SQUADRON LEADER BERYL ESCOTT.

Excellent condition work on the history of women in the RAF from 1918 to the present day, complete with original fly cover. Published 1989, 1st edition.  read more

Code: 68329

AMERICAN FLIGHT JACKETS, AIRMEN AND AIRCRAFT BY MAGUIRE & CONWAY.

An excellent large format Schiffer publication on the history of U.S. flyers jackets from WWI to Desert Storm. 246 pages, fully colour illustrated and black and white photographs of wonderful collections of U.S. painted and insignia flying jackets with personal histories of the flyers that wore them. A classic Schiffer high quality publication with its original flyleaf. 1st edition, 1994.  read more

Code: 68322

BRITISH POST WAR UNUSUAL FLAG.

A 90 x 50 cms one-piece printed flag, which encompasses pre printed Union flag to the top left hand side and to the lower right a set of crossed swords. Still with its canvas selvage edge and toggle. Some minor distress in areas of the flag. The flag was introduced prior to the Suez operations for Her Majestys armoured vessels. Good colours. Many printed abbreviations to the selvage edge, which...  read more

Code: 68225

WWII BRITISH RAF BOOK GROUPING.

Three excellent volumes of the informative book Royal Air Force 39-45 by Hillary St.George Saunders. The whole set with original dust jacket, light foxing and yellowing to the pages and a few nicks to dust covers. Complimenting the group is a paperback book called New Zealanders in the Air War again in similar condition and a fascinating read about brave volunteers from New Zealand.  read more

Code: 65009

RUSSIAN WWII ARTILLERY OFFICERS GYMNASTIORKA.

An excellent used example in a lightweight woollen material showing typical wartime configuration and having a faux collar sewn to the inside of the collar. There are plastic U.S. War Aid type buttons and there are one or two period repairs to areas of the cuff, the cuff having red piping. There are period repairs also to holes in the elbows. An overall excellent jacket which has a fine combat ...  read more

Code: 63926

RUSSIAN WWII SHELTER CAPE.

A rare item of Russian field uniform being the long shelter cape with its own fitted hood. General service wear, no damage, staining or holes, Russian Cyrillic markings to the interior, some of which have been inked out which we presume are a Russian film costumier organisation markings.  read more

Code: 63507

BRITISH 4TH CORPS EMBROIDERED PATCH.

Excellent item with black cheesecloth backing.  read more

Code: 61344

BRITISH 8TH ARMY INSIGNIA.

Possibly Italian made. Removed from album. Very good unissued condition. Traces of staple holes to the corners.  read more

Code: 61341

BRITISH KING'S OWN TITLE.

An excellent early example with a high curve, this has been removed from a scrap book, there is no moth and light toning overall.  read more

Code: 61217

U.S.AVIATORS KIT BAG.

One of the most stylish items of equipment being for carrying the extra kit. This bag is of typical American construction with numerous stencilling and designation to the side. The bag is well worn and if anything this wear really adds to its stylish appeal. The zips appear to have been replaced, however at the time and are depot style zips with 'Made in England' upon them. Obviously the bag st...  read more

Code: 60063