WW2 POW made Aluminium Cigarette Case England 1944

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

This is the first example I have seen that was actually made in a POW camp in England, normally they where made POW’s in North Africa.

These cases were traded for food and cigarettes by the POW’s, with the guards and locals.

The cases where made using the aluminium frames...  read more

Code: 50510

WW2 British NFS Leading Fireman’s Brodie Helmet 1939 – Gosford Newcastle - Named to C B CARNEGIE

Here on offer is a WW2 British NFS, National Fire Service, Leading Fireman’s brodie helmet dated 1939. It is linked to the NFS Service Division of Gosford Newcastle named to C B CARNEGIE.

In September 1915 a design patented by John Brodie was selected as the British Army’s standard head protection. The design meant the helmet could be cut from a single sheet of steel, and then p...  read more

Code: 51621

Unique Sweetheart WW2 Perspex RAF Wings Emblem with Photo of a Child

Here on offer is a unique example of a personalised ‘sweetheart’ WW2 clear perspex RAF ‘wings’ emblem with a sweet photo of a child.

My understanding this was made from the perspex recovered from the canopies of damaged WW2 RAF fighter and bomber aircraft, such as Spitfires, Lancaster’s etc.

It has been made from one piece of clear perspex with RAF emblem shaped wi...  read more

Code: 51615

WW2 US Army Quartermasters Bone Letter Opener with Brass Badge c1940

Here on offer is a WW2 US Army Quartermasters bone letter opener with brass badge, circa1940

This interesting letter opener has been made from a fine piece of animal bone that has been fitted with a brass WW2 US Army Quartermasters badge at the top.

The bone now has a really smooth finish and shows some dark age staining which gives it a pleasant marbled effect.read more

Code: 51613

WW2 Army Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. Birmingham with Long Expanding Chain Lanyard 1945

Here on offer is an original WW2 Army Trench Whistle, by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham, still with its long metal ‘expanding’ chain lanyard.
The nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition.

The front is stamped with the maker’s name and the British Military “Crows Foot Mark” and the date 1945.

J.HUDSON & Co.<...  read more

Code: 50221

WW2 British POLICE Steel Brodie MKII Helmet by BMB dated 1939

Here on offer is a fine example of an original WW2 British POLICE, steel Brodie MKII helmet, dated 1939.

In September 1915 a design patented by John Brodie was selected as the British Army’s standard head protection. The design meant the helmet could be cut from a single sheet of steel, and then pressed to form a ‘soup bowl’ shape. This made the helmet stronger, and easier to pro...  read more

Code: 51611

WW2 Period Model of a British “S” Class Submarine Dated 1942

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 period, hand made metal model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is an “S” class submarine?

This type of WW2 “Trench Art” where normally made by Naval engineering ratings in their spare time, from any materials that where not being used at the time.

The submarine has been made from a solid piece of aluminium ...  read more

Code: 50048

Rare WW2 British Army Fire Service - Red Painted Steel Brodie Helmet MKII by BMB dated 1939

Here on offer is an rare example of a WW2 British Army Fire Service, red painted steel Brodie helmet MKII, by BMB dated 1939.

This came out of a barn in Cornwall where it has been stored since WW2.

I have been told that this unusual RED painted British helmet was used by the Army Fire Service (AFS) which was formed in March 1944 as part of the preparations for the ...  read more

Code: 50949

Original and Complete Set of Cards for the WW2 Card Game “CONVOY” by Tree Brand c1940

Here on offer is an original and complete set of cards for the WW2 card game, “CONVOY”, published by Tree Brand, circa 1940.

The set consists of 49 cards in a thin cardboard case, including the compass and score cards and the game instructions. This set actually has an extra score card, making 5 in total.

All the cards in this set are in excellent condition, the sc...  read more

Code: 51601

Original Bar Mounted and Framed WW2 8th Army Medal Group Awarded to J. Richardson – Royal Engineers - 1902313

Here on offer is an original bar mounted and framed WW2 8th Army medal group along with a HM Armed Forces Veteran badge, awarded to J. Richardson of the Royal Engineers, with a service no. 1902313.

The full-size medal group consists of six medals:

The 1939 – 1945 Star and ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army bar and ribbon
The Italy Star and ribbonread more

Code: 51581