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

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

WW2 Period RAF “Early Pattern” C-Type Wired Leather Flying Helmet

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period RAF “early pattern” C-Type Wired leather flying helmet that doesn’t appear to have any visible markings but seems to be a large size helmet.

Apparently, this helmet had been used after WW2 and the owner has carefully removed both of the rubberized ear phone covers. The circular holes have then been covered by round sections of leather, that w...  read more

Code: 51630

WW2 Period RAF “Late Pattern” C-Type Wired Leather Flying Helmet – 22C/880

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period RAF “late pattern” C-Type Wired leather flying helmet stamped with a stores reference number: 22C/880, that equates to a large size 4 helmet.

This helmet was a “loft” find that I acquired years ago and was in a very dry and stiff condition and was folded flat. Apparently, it had been used after WW2 and the owner had to cut both of the rubberi...  read more

Code: 51627

Near Mint WW2 NAAFI 1/2 Franc Octangular Brown Bakelite Token

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 NAAFI 1/2 franc octangular shaped brown Bakelite token.

The token is made of a dark brown laminated Bakelite in a distinctive octagonal shape.

Printed in lack in a repeating pattern on both sides are the words:

HALF FRANC TOKEN NAAFI ONLY


My understanding is that owing to a shortage of...  read more

Code: 51649

Original British WW1-2 Period Blue Stable 'Trophy' Belt

Here on offer is an original WW1-2 period stable belt that has had cloth and cap badges attached by its original owner.

A stable belt would originally have been worn by a cavalryman when working in and around stables - hence the name. But gradually their use spread to all units of the British army.

This style of belt was popular with soldiers during WW1 and WW2. ...  read more

Code: 50925

Unusual WW2 USAAF Cadet Overseas Sweetheart Brooch - DUNKERQUE

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 USAAF cadet overseas insignia sweetheart brooch. These were worn by USAAF Flying School Cadets who has not yet become a graduated aviator or a commissioned flying officer.


The brooch, that has been made in the style of a WW2 USAAF cadet badge, with a propellor and detailed feathered wings. It appears made from a die stamped bright metal al...  read more

Code: 51198

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.

I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.

The old gent I bought it from along with ...  read more

Code: 50091

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - RAF Africa 1948

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

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa, mainly in Kenya.

Apparently the last POW camp in Kenya still had three occupa...  read more

Code: 50509