WW2 Early Canvas Respirator with Haversack

This is an earlier 1939 dated canvas covered respirator & hose, steel front plate dated 1938. The hose is longer that the standard issue. The canister is dated 1941 as is the canvas haversack. Comes with tin containing lens dimmer cloth, cardboard visor sleeve as well as full tin of unused gas ointments.  read more

Code: 51534

WW2 Rare Norsk Hydro Heavy Water Container & WD Box

A Chemical Inspectorate, War Department box containing an empty Norsk Hydro steel capsule used to transport ampoules containing Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxyd HD20). Until now I have only ever seen a these in museums i.e. the Norwegian Industrial Workers museum and the International Spy Museum in the USA. The steel tube measures approx 16cm long x 3cm in diameter.

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Code: 51528

Additional Phots for Item 51528 Above - Heavy Water

Made famous by the 1965 film The Heroes of Telemark. Operation Grouse, SOE successfully placed an advance team of four Norwegians on the Hardanger Plateau above the plant in October 1942
In February 1943, a team of SOE-trained Norwegian commandos destroyed the production facility in Operation Gunnerside; this was followed by Allied bombing raids. The Germans ceased operations, and attemp...  read more

Code: 51529

WW2 10 x Photographs of German Troops in Norway

Ten photographs depicting German troops in Norway. Some of these appear to be Gebirgsjager troops (Mountain Troops) One photograph shows soldiers in front of a signpost for Stavanger 84k, whilst another grisly photograph shows a deceased British soldier (possibly a commando from one of the combined operations raids) amongst debris. Each photograph measures approx 14x9cm.  read more

Code: 51538

WW2 Luftwaffe Flak Badge

A great example of a Luftwaffe Flake Badge with fine detail. although no makers marks, from its construction and fixings it has all the hallmarks of being attributed to maker Frank Reif or Gustav Bremer. This badge was awarded on a points basis, 20 being the requisite. Example, two points awarded to gun crew for destroying an aircraft in operation with other gun crews or four points to a crew s...  read more

Code: 51326

WW2 German High Seas Fleet Award - Shwerin

A good example of the High Seas Fleet War Badge by maker Schwerin. Good heavy solid construction, later war example slightly convex with tapered pin. Some surface rubbing to guilt. In my opinion one of the better-looking Kriegsmarine badges. This badge was awarded to crews of battleships and cruisers who served for more than twelve weeks active service at sea.
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Code: 51369

WW2 MkII Helmet Middlesex Regiment - 1940

As found a British MkII helmet marked F&L 1940 fitted with a MkII liner stamped J.C.S Ltd 1940 7. Inside the shell there is some surface rust in parts but still it retains the majority of its factory paint. The liner is complete and in good condition as is the chin strap. Outside the shell has surface rust over the original factory paint. The decal of the Middlesex regiment has been painted to ...  read more

Code: 51539

Additional Photos for Item 51539 Above - Middlesex Helmet

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Code: 51541

WW2 Norsk Hydro Heavy Water Container with Wooden Case

Originally part of a small collection, an empty Norsk Hydro steel capsule used to transport ampoules containing Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxyd HD20). Until now I have only ever seen a these in museums i.e. the Norwegian Industrial Workers museum and the International Spy Museum in the USA. The metal tube measures approximatly 14.5cm x 2cm in diameter. This tube comes with its original wooden tran...  read more

Code: 51542