WW2 British Military Machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd dated 1945 with Leather Scabbard dated 1944

Here on offer is an unusual late war version of an original WW2 British military machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd that is dated 1945.

It comes with a thick brown leather scabbard that is dated 1944 and also stamped with 83.

The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition with a couple of cracks in the slabs near the top. What is unusual about this exampl...  read more

Code: 51408

WW2 Theatre made Aluminium “Trench Art” Combat Knife marked Egypt 1942

Here on offer is an interesting WW2 theatre “trench art” combat knife made from aluminium recovered from downed aircraft during the conflict in North Africa, marked Egypt 1942.

I was told this was made by a RAF maintenance unit engineer while they were based at RAF Aboukir in Egypt during WW2.

In 1942, the Royal Air Force (RAF) operated several airfields in Egypt, ...  read more

Code: 51900

WW2 Italian POW made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Depicting a Horse and Dog

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium trench art cigarette case.

I have been told that these cigarette cases were made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, these were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POWs.

The cases were made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from...  read more

Code: 51876

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

8th Army Bar ...  read more

Code: 50365

WW2 British Army Jack Knife WITHOUT Marlinspike by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield dated 1943

Here on offer is a WW2 British Army Jack Knife by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield, dated to 1943.

This example is the less common type, that was made for the British Army, WITHOUT the marlinspike.

It has a single 2.5” blade that is stamped on the ricasso with the makers details:

I-XL WOSTENHOLM
SHEFFIELD

The steel blade now has a ro...  read more

Code: 51854

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