WW2 Luftwaffe Pilots Compass AK39 FL23235-1

This is a WW2 Luftwaffe AK39 FL23235-1 wrist compass. These were made by the Czechoslovakian company Kadlec. The compass is in great working order, complete with adjustable leather wrist strap.  read more

Code: 51639

WW2 Nazi Allgemeine-SS Officers Standarte 8 Cuff Title

Allgemeine-SS Officers Standarte 8 hand-embroidered '8' on black band with silver-aluminium seven strand edging, removed from uniform. The 8 is a little duller than the edging being more prominent and subject to wear. Measuring 49 cm in length with part of the makers label still in applied.  read more

Code: 51207

WW2 Third Reich Leather Luftwaffe Map Case

A fantastic M35 type German map case. Constructed of smooth leather with a wonderful patina. The map case consists of two main internal map compartments with compartments to the front for 5 pens/pencils, eraser and ruler. The pull tab for the eraser is also intact. The rear of the case is fitted with belt attachments. It would appear that the retaining buckle and strap on the front have been fi...  read more

Code: 51260

WW2 RAF Escape Kit - Map Compass & Hacksaw Blade

A Nice example of an RAF escape kit consisting of a 1943 series double sided stitched edge silk escape map, 43/A France, Belgium & Holland 43/B France, Spain & German Swiss Frontier. In addition to the latter the kit includes mini hacksaw blade in grease proof wrapper, escape compass and three French bank notes all dated 1941 with sequential serial numbers (083, 084, 085). All contained within ...  read more

Code: 51629

Additional Photos for Item 51629 - RAF Escape Kit

These kits were issued issued to Allied pilots of the US, RAF, and RCAF. the maps being printed by the company of John Waddington, Ltd. The rubberised wallet is marked Maps Only.  read more

Code: 51628

WW2 Era Craven A Tin - Complete with Contents

This is an amazing find, a complete intact tin of 1940's 50 x Craven A Cork Tipped Virgina Cigarettes. The cigarets remain in thier grease proof type wrapping paper with original untampered seals - 'Made Specially To Prevent Sore Throats' Made by Carreras Limited London.  read more

Code: 51632

WW2 Ration Issue Cigarettes - Grey Tin

This grey cigarette tin was included in the 14 man ‘compo’ ration issued to troops in the field. The tin contained 50 cigarettes and was designed to be opened and distributed between the men on the battlefield. These are simple grey tins with ‘CIGARETTES’ impressed on the lid.  read more

Code: 51635

WW2 RAF Mk.II Helmet - OP 4

An interesting MK.II helmet. The outside of the shell is grey in colour and has OP4 stencilled to the front in white whilst the inside retains its factory finish. I am not sure exactly what OP4 stands for, possibly Observation Post 4 or Operations 4. I am 'presuming' this belonged to either a member of the RAF or the Observer Corps? The is shell stamped ROCO 1939 with 1938 stamped lugs. The li...  read more

Code: 51574

Additional Photographs for Item 51574 OPS 4 HELMET

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Code: 51575

WW2 RAF Operations Room Raid Block & Markers

A wooden 'Raid Block' marker used in RAF filter and sector Ops rooms throughout the war. Used to display important information relating to the strength of an enemy raid as well as other vital information. This early marker is constructed from wood and comes with various perspex/plastic numerals as well as two compressed fibre board directional markers, a steel flag indicator (TG) and marker (TOR)  read more

Code: 51630