GWERMAN WWI PERIOD AVIATION PHOTO, LARGE FORMAT.

An extremely large format photograph being approximately 1 metre high x 3/4 of a metre wide. The excellent photographic image has been period blown up and shows a young Flieger NCO wearing a converted bluse with top pockets added, Iron Cross 1st Class and the Air Crew badge below the cross. The picture itself has a pen date of '1920' to the base. This was almost definitely a First World War pho...  read more

Code: 64758

GERMAN WWI AVIATION PHOTO ALBUM.

An album containing 48 images charting the life on an aviators station in WWI. 14 of the images contain machines, at least four are very good air to air shots. Aircraft lined up on the landing fields outside their pilot engineers tents. Spectacular crashes. Aircraft taking off. One image taken just after a crash with the aircraft still burning. Other shots of pilots of the squadron either in th...  read more

Code: 64718

BRITISH WWI AMERICAN MADE 14 PATTERN BACK PACK.

A very interesting example of the scarce 14 pattern large pack. This example is an American made version and has typical American mechanical riveting throughout. What makes it interesting is the fact that it is effectively unused however very dusty from storage. The webbing elements are of a very attractive dark olive tan colour, there is a broad arrow acceptance stamp to the interior. Also vis...  read more

Code: 64624

GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE STRAIGHT LEG TROUSERS.

A rare pair of the trousers known in English as The Oxford Bags, this style of trouser was very fashionable prior to WWII and many images can be seen of Luftwaffe officers wearing this style of trouser with their tunics. Excellent condition overall, one area of small moth in the crotch, one nick to the upper thigh and one to the lower right leg. Overall excellent condition, slight wear and the ...  read more

Code: 64455

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

GERMAN LATE WWII ANKLE BOOTS.

Ankle boots probably for walking out dress, these are made from pebbled leather with nailed leather soles with heel plates and multiple studding. Various markings to the interior, stored and dusty but unworn. Condition:  read more

Code: 63879

GERMAN THIRD REICH INFANTRY CITATION GROUP.

This is a good group of 6 award certificates, which include two from different units, comprising Infantry Assault Badge in bronze, dated December 1942, signed by Oberstleutnant and Regimental Commander. Wound Badge in silver dated February 1943. The Medal in the East dated October 1942. Iron Cross 2nd Class, dated November 1942, pencil signed by General Major Heinrichs, who was awarded the Knig...  read more

Code: 63877

JAPANESE WWII NATIONAL FLAG.

5 x 4 foot, constructed of standard flag cloth. Red ball centre with white field. Considerable fraying to bottom edge of flag, complete with original fixing clips.  read more

Code: 63837

ENGLISH VICTORIAN LONDON MADE EXPLORER KNIFE.

A superb example produced by the well known Company of Thornhill of London who have a history going back to 1734. This superb knife measuring 32cm in length with a 19cm blade, the blade in original form has been polished with a clear 'VR' over 'Thornhill, London'. Attached to the steel tang is the most beautiful black chequered horn grip, straight steel cross guard, fitted into its original lea...  read more

Code: 63834

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT PAPER GROUPING

An absolutely stunning set being an outstanding time caption of original ephemera appertaining to Battery Quartermaster Sergeant William Pentney. This soldier was formerly a member of the 1st Volunteer Battalion the Northamptonshire Regiment. This amazing archive is held within a very decorative tin travelling bureau type set with beautifully sign written name to the top and holding a huge amou...  read more

Code: 63708