Scarce WW2 Period WINGS FOR VICTORY - Birmingham - Fundraising Tin & Card Badge

Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 period
WINGS FOR VICTORY, tin badge that relates to the WW2 Birmingham fundraising campaign.

These badges where sold to raise funds for aircraft during WW2 and would depict the names of the various towns that were involved.

It depicts the image of a RAF Halifax Bomber aircraft on a RAF roundel, printed on card and set i...  read more

Code: 51835

Rare WW2 Salute The Soldier - Penzance - Fundraising Tin Button Badge

Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 period
'SALUTE THE SOLDIER’, celluloid tin button badge that relates to the Penzance fundraising campaign in Cornwall.

These badges where sold to raise funds during WW2 and would depict the names of the various towns that were involved.

It depicts the image of Tommy soldier in full army uniform with his machine gun, rea...  read more

Code: 51744

Genuine WW2 RAF Perspex Sweetheart Pendant

Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 RAF Perspex sweetheart pendant.

I believe this pendant was made from a small square section of Perspex from the canopy of a damaged WW2 RAF fighter plane.

Then the cut-out Crown and Eagle from a RAF Officers brass button have been inserted into the Perspex.

It is in great original condition and the Perspe...  read more

Code: 51830

WW2 British Brass Petrol Lighter by The Parr Mfg Co. c1940

Here on offer is a WW2 period British brass petrol lighter by ''The Parr Mfg Co.'' circa 1940.

A lot of these cylindrical style lighters are being offered as WW1 trench lighters?

There is a lack of true information about this company and the lighters date of production, but my opinion is the way it has been made with very thin brass, is aligned to a far later prod...  read more

Code: 51824

WW2 Period English Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge - Long Pin Ladies Version - 1938

Here on offer is a WW2 period English hallmarked silver ARP badge, which is the rarer “long pin” ladies version and dates to 1938.

The front depicts the Crown and ARP initials and the reverse retains its original long pin and “C” clasp that where made in far fewer numbers than the common lapel pin versions.

On the back there is also a full and clear set of English...  read more

Code: 51819

Original Royal Navy Boatswains Bosun Whistle and 60” Brass Chain - Named to P. MOORE

Here on offer is an original Royal Navy boatswains bosun whistle and 60” long brass chain, named to a P. MOORE.

On one side it has been hand engraved with the sailor’s name: P. MOORE.

On the other side it is stamped with:

MADE IN
ENGLAND

I can’t accurately date this example, but from others I have seen I would guess it was from ...  read more

Code: 51817

Rare WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit knife with its original leather sheath, by Joseph Rodgers and Sons.

It has only been recently that this type of knife has been authenticated as being used by the British Auxiliary Units during WW2.

Credit must go to Ron Flook, who through his outstanding research into military knives, has managed...  read more

Code: 51736

WW2 Issued 1942 British Army Jack Knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield owned by Lt. J. L. Falck of the South Wales Borders

Here on offer is a unique example of a genuine WW2 British Army issued Jack Knife by John Clarke & Son, Sheffield, dated to 1942.

I was told when I bought it that it was owned by Lieutenant J. L. Falck, service number 346132 who served with of the South West Borders during WW2.

The family member I bought it from also thought he took part in the D Day landings at Go...  read more

Code: 51756

WW1 Period Royal Navy H.M.S. RENOWN Plated Metal Vesta Case

Here on offer is a WW1 souvenir Royal Navy H.M.S. RENOWN plated metal vesta case.

This chrome plated vesta case has a hinged front lid, allowing access to the matches and a stricker plate on the lower edge. On the top it has a suspension ring to allow it to be hung from a chain.

On the front of the lid, it is fitted with a detailed brass and blue enamel H.M.S. RENO...  read more

Code: 51732

British WW2 ARP Axe with Black Wooden Handle

Here on offer is an excellent example of a British WW2 ARP axe.

I believe this axe is an early wooden handled version that still retains all of its black paint finish.

The wooden shaft is stamped on both sides with the letters A.R.P.

The solid metal axe head is securely held in place with two large metal copper rivets, and retains its black finish. <...  read more

Code: 50584