WWII German Stock Mine
The Stock Minen consists of a cylindrical concrete main body on top of a short wooden stake (lacking on this example as indeed they invariably are). The concrete head contained an explosive charge, and was embedded with metal chards. A ZZ42 pull fuze is fitted to a central fuze well on the top of the mine. A fascinating original item of WWII German ordnance.
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Scarce No9 Bayonet
A British No9 Bayonet for the No4 Lee Enfield service rifle. In unissued condition and bearing marks indicating it was manufactured at the Royal Ordnance factory Poole in 1949. A superb example.
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First World War German Artillery Fuze
A WWI German fuze attractively mounted on a turned wooden soccle. read more
Rare WWII Para and SOE Knee Pads
A rare pair of the knee pads issued to both British Para’s and the SOE. They are copies of similar kit issued to German Fallschirmjager. There is an excellent photo of them being worn by troops en-route for North Africa in Hillary St George Saunders' classic The Red Beret, while they are also illustrated and described in the official SOE Descriptive catalogue of Special Device... read more
Rare WWII Commando Rope Over-Boots
A rare pair of rope over-boots, issued to Commando troops for wear over ammunition boots to both increase traction on wet slippery surfaces, and as an aid to stealth by deadening the sound of footsteps. These occasionally appear on the market but are very seldom labelled. This pair is in mint unissued condition and retain their original dated paper labels. A rare item of kit indeed.
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Rare Victorian Manchester Police Truncheon
A handsome and rare Victorian police truncheon. It is branded MANCHESTER POLICE, D DIVISION, No.32, 10. 1878. It retains it's original braided cord wrist strap. There is a slight warp and a fine crack to the grips, though it displays very well indeed.
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Superb spare RAF Goggle Strap
About as good a spare strap for the MkVII and VIII series flying goggles as you will see. Clean and retaining almost all it's original elasticity. read more
Unusual WWII RAF Cigarette Lighter
A handsome and no doubt scarce WWII RAF petrol lighter. The insignia appear to have been taken from a large tunic button. It displays well though the mechanism is incomplete. read more
Scarce WWII RAF Mae West Life Jacket Survival Whistle
A scarce example of this most sought after item of WWII RAF survival kit. Air Ministry marked and with stores reference 293/AA/22 CON.14C. read more
Delightful WWII RAF Sweetheart Side Cap
A rather charming little WWII miniature side cap decorated with a set of of RAF wings hand-embroidered to a very high standard. Likely a gift for a sweetheart. A lovely object. 16cm long. read more