Genuine WW2 British Economy Plastic Labour Pioneer Corps Cap Badge by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall

Here on offer is fine example of a genuine WW2 Labour Pioneer Corps plastic economy issue cap badge made by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.

This black plastic example is in excellent condition and has the makers details of A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall, in raised lettering on the reverse.

It retains its original foldable flat brass fitting prongs on the reverse.
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Code: 51844

Genuine WW2 ATS Auxiliary Territorial Service Plastic Economy Issue Cap Badge by Jarrett, Rainsford and Laughton Ltd, of Birmingham

Here on offer is fine example of a genuine WW2 ATS Auxiliary Territorial Service plastic economy issue cap badge made by Jarrett, Rainsford and Laughton Ltd, of Birmingham.

This black plastic example is in excellent condition and has the makers details of “JR&L Ltd B’Ham” in raised lettering on the plastic slider on the reverse.

It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) by 1.4” (3....  read more

Code: 51843

WW2 Trench Art French 25mm Flare Cartridge Brass Petrol Table Lighter

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 trench art brass petrol table lighter.

I believe the top and bottom cylindrical case sections are made from a WW2 French 25mm flare cartridge case that have been mounted on a stepped square brass base.

The top section sits over the inner section, covering the wick and flint wheel.

To gain access to the flint and to ...  read more

Code: 51838

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

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

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