WW2 SS High Command Pennant - Remnant
This emblem is part of an SS high command vehicle pennant. The eagle is of very high quality being machine woven with silver bullion and black rayon thread on a finely woven cloth backing. This section measures approx. 10 x 12 cm, having been removed from its original frame in which it was displayed. The backing stained and has yellowed over. read more
WW2 Chess Set With Concealed Escape Compass
This is a 'complete' set of wooden chess pieces contained within a wooden box. One of the chess pieces "black knight' contains an escape compass that is revealed by removing the base. There are no labels on the box but this type of chess set would have been supplied to POW's by the Red Cross organisation (without their knowledge of the compass) - Unusual to come across a complete set as typica... read more
WW2 MkII RCAF Deckled Helmet CL/C 1942
A Canadian MkII CL/C 1942 dated helmet complete with liner marked VMC 1941 size 7 3/4. The helmet appears to be a very dark blue/green colour with an RCAF decal applied to the front. read more
495.00 GBP
Additional Photos for Item 51521 CL/C 1942 Above
I have not seen or come across such a helmet before. This is 'possibly' a helmet belonging to a member of the RCAF ground crew trained under the Commonwealth Air Training Program (BCAPT) established in 1940. Many of the RCAF units serving in the UK embarked for France within a month or two of Normandy landings, setting up and operating bases within France.
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WW2 RCAF USED Forage Cap
Royal Air Force forage cap with brass RCAF slider badge. The buttons appear to be standard RAF type the inside is stamp does not appear to be Canadian so suspect this is an RAF issued cap used by RCAF personal. Note there is some moth nips as shown in the photographs, so not pristine condition. read more
WW2 Pat 37 Surgical Haversack - Air Ministry 1938
Surgical Haversack, made by MECO 1938. Often mistakenly described as a shell dressing bag. It has different flap, additional dividers inside and the sling is attached to the sides of the haversack. This is unusual as its stamped AM (Air Ministry) but has not been Blanco'd RAF blue/grey. read more
WW2 RAF Miniature Escape Compass - Capstan Cigarettes
A unique pack of 20 W.D.& H.O.Wills Capstan Navy Cut Cigarettes, complete with all contents & collectors card. One of the cigarettes has been split to reveal a miniature escape compass (the smallest made) neatly concealed within the cigarette itself. Until now I have only ever seen these in books or museums. read more
WW2 RAF Escape Compass - Hair Brush dated 1941
A 1941 dated military issued hairbrush with ingeniously concealed compass. The brush is manufactured by C. Leng & Sons, also makers of military shaving brushes used to concealed escape compasses. The escape compass is revealed by removing a small central section of bristles held in place by a rubber type grommet. read more
375.00 GBP
WW2 Miniature Escape Compass - Razor
A brass razor that comes apart to reveal a hidden compass. The compass is revealed by pulling the handle from the body - and not revealed by unscrewing the handle which is normal with this style of hidden compass that I have previously owned.
The compass itself is one of the smallest type of escape compasses produced by SOE. read more
WW2 Home Front Mk.II Helmet - AFS
A British Mk.II helmet painted red with Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) on the front. Each side has three white dots painted which I presume denotes some form of seniority, however I am unfamiliar with the latter so worth some further investigation.
I am unable to identify any date on the shell, however the Mk.1 liner is marked BH&G 7 1939 and has been fitted with a Mk.III chin strap. This... read more