20th Century Militaria

WW2 KRRC 1930 Dated Chronicle & 1947 News Letter

This is an early version (1930) of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps Chronicle. The latter is accompanied with The KRRC Association News Letter, dated October, 1947. Marked new series Vol. 1 No. 1. read more

Code: 51765

WW2 1939 Dated Fishermans Priest?

Purchased from a gentleman at a car boot sale who thought it was a Fishermans Priest. I am not a fisherman but I don't believe there would not be much fish left after using this! This is actually the helve of a British entrenching tool, with what I believe to be cricket shoe spikes. The grip appears to be constructed of a leather shoe lace(s). The helve is stamped 1939 B&H. I personally believe... read more

Code: 51777

Copy * German M42 Helmet * Copy

This was apparently a refurbished German helmet for use by Norwegian troops - it has since undergone a make over as seen. Heavy helmet at just under 1.5Kg. Ideal for enactors. read more

Code: 52052

WW2 Three 20MM Cannon Shells Cases.

Three brass 20mm cannon shell cases. dates. 2 x 194 and 1 x 1944. Typically used by the
Hispano-Suiza HS.404 used in air-to-air combat, firing high-explosive and incendiary rounds at a rate of 600–850 rounds per minute. read more

Code: 52008

WW2 German POW Currency (Lagergeld)

Three good examples of German issued lagergeld issued to prisoners of war. This lot includes a 10 & 50 (quite scarce) Reichspfennig as well as a 1 Reichsmark. The notes are in very good condition and all water marks are corretly visible. read more

Code: 51819

WW2 Third Reich German Practice M24 Stick Grenade

Second World War German M24 practice stick grenade or "Potato Masher". Not many of these survive and it appears to have had a period replacement handle as well as having the warhead repainted grey (typically would have bee terracota colour) however your can still make out the manufacturers code stamp.

Priced as a 'semi-relic' read more

Code: 51877