WW2 Private Purchased Fixed Blade Commando Style Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is what I believe to be a WW2 period private purchased fixed blade commando style knife with original leather sheath.

This came from an ex-museum stock that was donated by ex-British service men after WW2.

This double-edged knife has seen a “life”, especially the blade that has been really worn down on both sides, through sharpening over the years.read more

Code: 51056

WW2 Private Purchased Fixed Blade 4" Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is what I believe to be a WW2 period private purchased small fixed blade knife with original leather sheath.

This came from an ex-museum stock that was donated by ex-British service men after WW2.

Being small, it was an easy knife to conceal on a service belt under a uniform, similar to the small knives used by SOE personal during WW2.

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Code: 50966

Original British WW2 P39 Home Guard Leather Bayonet Frog

Here on offer is an original British WW2 P39 Home Guard leather bayonet frog.

They were issued initially in 1939 for use with the P1907, P13 and P17 bayonets and primarily used by the British Home Guard.

I can’t see any makers details, but there does appear to be a number “033” stamped into the leather on the reverse in between the rivets.

The leat...  read more

Code: 50497

Rare 1940’s ‘Spitfire’ Target Tiddly-Winks Game by Berwick’s of Liverpool, England

Here on offer is an original WW2 period version of the classic “Tiddly-Winks” parlour game.

This is the ‘Spitfire’ Target edition, made in England by Berwick’s of Liverpool, circa 1940.

I can only find one other example currently for sale and its being offered at £110!

The game is in great condition and comes with its original Bakelite cup that has ...  read more

Code: 51044

WW2 Period English Stag Handled Boot Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is what I was told is a WW2 period English stag handled boot knife with a custom-made leather sheath.

This came from a collection of items from a museum that closed its doors and its collection was made up of military “items” that had been donated, mainly from WW2.

I don’t have any provenance to go with this story but the knife is similar to others th...  read more

Code: 50983

WW2 Period Large Bronzed Copper Cigarette Box Linked to The Dorsetshire Regiment

Here on offer is unusual WW2 period, bronzed copper cigarette box that has the emblem for The Dorsetshire Regiment displayed on the top of the lid.

The lid has cut-out sections with a fitted glass panel below, that allow the red card to show through.

The hinged box has a removable/adjustable wooden section allowing the content size to be adjusted and it could even...  read more

Code: 50444

WW2 RAF Station Kanchrapara (India) Aluminium Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 RAF station Kanchrapara (India) aluminium ashtray.

The WW2 RAF station at Kanchrapara was established in September 1942 and was manned by both British and American air force personnel mainly being used as a reconnaissance location for the 8th Recon Group of the United States Army Airforce.

This aluminium ashtray was most probably a s...  read more

Code: 50968

Letter Opener made from the Timber of – H.M.S. CORNWALL - Launched in 1815

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from

H.M.S. CORNWALL

made into a fine tapered letter opener that is in perfect condition, no splits or chips to the edges.

It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TIMBER OF
H.M.S. CORNWALL
LAUNCHED BOMBAY 1815

Some history relating to t...  read more

Code: 50564

Rare WW2 “Bundles for Britain” Lion & Union Jack Brooch by Walter Lampl USA

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a WW2 “Bundles for Britain” Lion & Union Jack brooch by Walter Lampl, USA.

The gilt metal brooch is in excellent condition and has a prancing lion at the top with a cube charm suspended by a ring below.

It was designed in the 1940’s by American designer Walter Lampl and is stamped “WL” on one side if the cube.
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Code: 50947

Rare Polish to English Textbook for The Free Polish Soldiers - Published In Scotland in 1942

Here on offer is a rare polish to English textbook for the FREE POLISH SOLDIERS, published in Scotland in 1942.

This rare textbook surfaced with a hand made Polish pilots dagger I bought many years ago.

It is clearly in ‘used’ condition, with Polish writing and names on the front and back covers. One may have been a famous Polish fighter ace?

The pag...  read more

Code: 50144