WW2 French Resistance Incendiary Device
This is appears to be an improvised incendiary device or booby trap disguised as a box of matches. Either designed to start a fire or possibly filled with a small amount of explosives to maim an unsuspecting victim. The tension of the coil is released when opening the matchbox thus causing the flint to strike. read more
French Occupation of Germany ID - Post WW1
Ironically this is an identity card issued to German civilians after the French occupation of German land post WW1. Carete d'identity, Personal Ausweis. This particular card is issued to Berta Hahr - DOB 2.7.04. Contains official German and French stamps. First I have seen or bought, apparently are quite rare as most were burned when Hitler came to power. read more
75.00 GBP
WW2 Miniature British Spy Glass with Leather Pouch
This is a small telescope or spy glass complete with its original leather case, The case is stamped with the crows foot on the side of the flap. The spyglass is constructed of brass originally painted black but worn due to use. Measures long 8cm x 1.4 cm in diameter. read more
WW2 SOE Clandestine Assassin Spike
This is a a demonstration assassins spike concealed within a pencil. The pencil has three notches cut out to reveal the lethal fluted blade secreted inside. There is a length of wind wrapped around the blade presumably to aid retraction or to stop it rattling. The pencil is marked Eagle Pencil Co War Drawing.
** For sale to 18 and over only ** read more
WW2 SOE Concealed Assassin Spike - Dip Pen
A wooden shafted dip pen with concealed assassins spike. The spike is concealed within the shaft and is reached by removing the nib sheath. The spike is of the classic blued fluted type. The overall length of the pen is 20cm. The shaft has a piece of tape around it with DEMO written on it.
** For sale to 18 and over only ** read more
395.00 GBP
WW2 Service Igniter, Safety Fuze, Mk III
A great example of a Service Igniter, Safety Fuze, Percussion Mark III. This is in great condition and can be broken down into its individual components. Rare find to come with snout and tag. read more
WW2 - 2 x Inert Nobels's Explosive No 808
Two sticks of inert Nobel's Explosive No 808. Stamped with Nobel Trademark, Glasgow and states "This explosive is only to be used with a 1oz Primer". On the other side they are 'stamped' INERT with the crows foot (possibly dummy) I beleive to be filled with some form of plasticine. Probably used for training purposes each stick measure approx 9 x 3 cm and weighs just under 100g. Probably used f... read more
WW2 Concealed Demolition Joints
For all intense and purposes this like like an ordinary box of French matches. However concealed underneath the layers of matches are 5 x demolition joints. read more
WW2 SOE Pressure Switch No. 5.
A flat oblong mechanism with an adjustable extension rod screwed into the top of the lid. When pressure of 50 Lbs or more is applied to the rod or the top of the box, a trip mechanism releases a striker which in turn detonates a percussion cap which is screwed in the the end of the box. This type of switch was heavily used by SOE and resistance groups to blow up trains as they ran across the tr... read more