WW2 - British and Allies
BRITISH WWII VICKERS K GUN, DE-ACTIVATED.
A magnificent condition extremely rare de-activated Vickers K gun. Good blued finish overall, ‘VAC’ (Vickers Armstrong Company) stamped to both sides of the wooden grip, complete with its magazine and its webbing carrier, its anti aircraft sight. Well marked ‘Vickers GO Mark 1’ close to the grip, gun number ‘54963’. The gun is complete with its 1990 de-activation certificate, match number on th... read more
9995.00 GBP
BRITISH WWII SLEEVELESS LEATHER JERKIN.
A very nice example of the utility garment known as the leather jerkin. These were used in all arms of the British Army. The label reads ‘JERKINS LEATHER NUMBER 2 CAMOUFLAGED’ followed by the sizes and the date of ‘1944’ but strangely the jerkin is not camouflaged, we have had the camouflaged versions before and they are quite distinctive, how this has received a camouflage label is obviously u... read more
USA WWII CHINA, BURMA, INDIA GROUPING.
A fabulous grouping of headdress of a China, Burma, India, Hump pilot, the baseball cap has been personalised. Standard leather baseball cap, which appears to be locally produced, it has the addition of flight helmet, studs and hooks added to the side. The front peak is suede over leather. The peak has been personalised in the colours of the China, Burma, India arm patch of red and white. The ... read more
1850.00 GBP
US CHINA BURMA, INDIA LETTER OPENER.
A very high quality bone letter opener in the style of a Ghurkha’s Kukri, 19.5cm long, beautifully engraved to one side the American aviators arms with the CBI patch to the centre, surrounded by the names ‘India China Burma’. On the opposite side engraved Flying Tiger of the original Flying Tigers of the early war fame, with the wording ‘INDIA 1945’. read more
325.00 GBP
US WWII CHINA BURMA INDIA ARM PATCH.
A beautifully constructed in India arm patch for the American aviators uniforms. The embroidery is classic Indian with Buckram backing. read more
125.00 GBP
US WWII A2 LEATHER FLYING JACKET WITH PAINTED INSIGNIA.
A very nice condition size 40 A2 leather flying jacket, manufactured by the Cable Raincoat Factory of Boston. Standard configuration, two front pockets with flaps secured by male/female pop studs, woollen bottom band and cuffs, collar secured with male/female pop studs, two faux epaulettes. The jacket has seen considerable combat wear but has no leather rot, stitching strong overall, the skin i... read more
2450.00 GBP
BRITISH WWII 1937 L PACK STRAP RIGHT HAND SIDE ONLY.
Canadian issue marked, dated ‘1943’. read more
10.00 GBP
BRITISH WWII EL ALAMEIN AND MIDDLE EAST PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS.
A pair of photograph albums containing a total of 215 well exposed images of a British Army unit, possibly the Royal Army Service Corps in Palestine and Egypt. one of the covers is commercially produced with desert scenes of camels and images of Pharaohs. The second album having a metal plate of an outline of Jerusalem. Many of the images are of historic cities such as Jerusalem and Haifa, the ... read more
BRITISH WWII ROYAL NAVAL ADMIRALS VISOR CAP.
A very nice condition scarce rank of cap being for a full admiral in the Royal Navy in WWII. The cap is of a large size, possibly 59 or 60, it is a standard blue constructed top cap with a removable white top. Standard wool centre band, which is fitted with the beautifully produced gold bullion wire Royal Naval officers badge with the metallic fouled anchor. Standard narrow strap with two rows ... read more
DUTCH WWII COMBAT HELMET.
An extremely nice example of the scarce Dutch combat helmet of WWII, versions of this helmet were also sold to the Romanian Army and were also used by Dutch Forces in the East Indies. This is the European example with the Dutch lion badge to the front. Very good paint finish remaining, complete with its virtually untouched inner lining, drawstring, thin chinstrap. read more
325.00 GBP