WW2 Cotton Reel Escape Compass
This is a typical 80 yard (dumpy) cotton real of the period made by J & P Coats. One end of the reel is labelled Super Sheen Fast Colour with color code 547. The label on the reverse has been partially lifted to reveal a small compass measuring approximately 9mm in diameter, embedded within the shaft. read more
WW2 Macleans Dentifrice with Concealed Escape Compass
On the surface this is simply just a tin of Macleans peroxide solid dentifrice. However cunningly concealed within the cake of dentifrice is a standard RAF escape compass. The compass is revealed after removing the protective cellophane and looking at the bottom - some of the dentrifice has been scrapped away to reveal the compass hidden within. read more
WW2 Free French Forces Breast Badge - 19319
Breast insignia of the Free French ground forces. Designed in London by Caporal Louvier in December 1940. The wearers enrolment number in the FFL is 19319. The badge is in great condition with no damage to the enamel infill with colours remaining bright. read more
180.00 GBP
WW2 FFI Supporters Badge - Numbered 4948
A good example of a British made Free French Supporters badge numbered 4948 Regd 83830. The badge is in great condition with no damage to the enamel with colours remaining bright. read more
75.00 GBP
WW2 French ID Ration Cards & Coupons - Rey
A wallet that contains various ID cards belonging to five individuals and a vast quantity of ration coupons.
5 x Carte Individuelle D'Alimentation
4 x Carte de Vetments
4 x Carte de Tabac
All ID cards are stamped, Department Baone-&-Loire, Neuvy Grandchamp. Two set of cards belong to a Mr Philibert Rey DOB 9-5-1910 Rey & Mrs Marie Rey DOB 22-10-1915.... read more
WW2 Volunteer Red Cross Armband - Rey
A French Red Cross Armband. Home or field manufactured the armband is constructed from a white canvas material with a felt red cross stitched to the front (Similar construction to item 51780). Although not numbered it bears the same stamp mark to the reverse along with the name Marie Rey. The buckle is stamped Paris. Very grubby & stained however overall the armband is in great original conditi... read more
WW2 FFI Armband - Stamped & Numbered - Rey
French Resistance Armband. Home or field manufactured the armband is constructed from a white canvas material with a silk tricolour patch stitched to the front and stamped with the Cross of Lorraine (Similar construction to item 51789). There are round stamps to the front and rear and the number 135. Although very grubby & stained overall the armband is in great original condition.
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WW2 Occupied France - French Identity Cards
Two identity cards belonging an Oscar Leplat
1. Nachtausweis (Night permit) dated 1943.
2. Carte D'Idente for Pas-de-Calis dated 1944.
From what I understand his occupation is a Guard of Electrical Cables. It is interesting to note that the night pass was extended to 01 Oct 1944. The Canadians captured the Pas de Calais the day before! So it did not need renewing further ;-) read more
WW2 French Resistance - Warning Coffin
I have come across one of these before but it was really a solid block of wood in the shape of a coffin with the Cross of Lorraine carved on the top. This one however is amazingly constructed, the lid slides to reveal five separate photographs of what I presume to be two French girls flirting with German soldiers. It would appear that some time and skill was taken in the crafting this item whic... read more
