Behind Enemy Lines - 1990-91 Gulf War Gold Sovereign
During WW2 gold sovereigns were included in the survival kit of SOE agents. This concept was reintroduced for the first Gulf war. Sovereigns were issued to British personnel deemed as at risk of being stranded 'behind enemy lines' i.e. SAS or RAF pilots, the coins could be used as bargaining power. After the war all uncaptured coins were returned to the MOD. This collection includes an actua... read more
750.00 GBP
WW2 Times of Malta Newspaper - August 1943
A great example of a Times of Malta newspaper dated Tuesday, August 17, 1943. The top states "For security reasons this copy must not be taken outside of Malta".
Contains interesting new articles of the period. The paper is in pretty good condition for age. read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Maltese Cigarette Packet & Misc Contents
A Maltese cigarette packet containing a pair of Royal Artillery arm of service stripes a North African campaign service ribbon. Also included is a WW2 Maltese 'first run' one shilling note. Apparently the latter is fairly rare and sought after by money collectors (notaphilist). read more
55.00 GBP
WW2 Times of Malta Newspaper - July 1943
A great example of a Times of Malta newspaper dated Wednesday, July 28, 1943. The top states "For security reasons this copy must not be taken outside of Malta".
Contains interesting new articles of the period. The paper is in pretty good condition for age, however there has been a rip on the top left corner neatly repaired with tape. read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - Iconic Malta Camouflage - RA
A British Mk.II helmet painted with the iconic textured Malta camouflage pattern with Royal Artillery decal to one side. The outside of the helmet has seen some wear and there is a dent to the front, visible rust discolouration can be seen coming through various areas of paint. The inside has a fair amount of surface rust with just a few spots of the original factory paint still visible particu... read more
595.00 GBP
WW2 Malta - Wedding Photographs - Royal Artillery
Two photographs depicting a Corporal in the Malta garrisoned Royal Artilery getting married to a local woman. The photographs measure 11.5 x 16 cm and are embossed with the photo studio in Hamrun, a town located just outside Valetta. read more
25.00 GBP
WW2 1939 MkII Helmet - Czechoslovakia
This is an early MkII British helmet painted in a rough textured camouflage. The Czechoslovakia flag has been painted to one side. The inside of the shell is stamped 1939 F.C. Co Ltd T 635 and retains its original factory finish paint. The helmet is fitted with a Mk1 cradle J. C. S & W Ltd 1939 and is a size 6 1/3. Fitted with MkII lugs and MkII chin strap. read more
295.00 GBP
WW2 4 x Photos Graphic Photographes Japanese
A set of four original graphic photographs taken in the Pacific Theatre of war. These appear to have been removed from an album and depict various photographs of dead Japanese troops. Some of these appear to show dead Japanese marines after a failed attack one of the Pacific islands, possibly Wake Island? Each photograph measure approx 11 x 9cm. read more
40.00 GBP
WW2 Fountain Pen with Concealed Spike
This is an ordinary fountain pen (Mentor) that has a spike concealed within. The spike is three sided, measures approx 6 cm in length and the word England can be clearly bee seen stamped on one side of the blued blade. This would probably have been used by members of the SOE.
** For sale to 18 and over only ** read more
295.00 GBP
WW2 French Commando Beret & Cap Badge - 192
Free French Commando Beret . The beret is in pretty good condition considering its age but has obvious signs of wear with some minor moth damage, named Rennie. The badge is of solid brass construction, and weighs 35g. There are no makers marks. Triangular in shape with the motive 1er Bllon F.M.Commando. The reverse is stamped 097. read more
450.00 GBP