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
WW2 SOE Release Switch No. 6.
This device is a small rectangular box with hinged lid, the other end of which forms a flat tail. As long as the tail is held down the switch is safe. When released the hinged cover rises and the switch fires. This type of switch was used by SOE and resistance groups for booby traps. read more
WW2 British No.10 Delay Time Pencil Detonator
British Number Ten Delay Switch (official name, "Switch, No. 10, Delay" and often referred to as a "timing pencil" - The number ten delay switches and delays ranging from 10 mins to 24 hours - the time was denoted by a coloured safety strip. This is in great condition with red safety strip and accessory holder. read more
Collection of 1940s French Tins & Kitchnalia
Recently brought back from France, the collection of tins listed below came from a private French Resistance Display in France, no longer required. These types of tins are eagerly sought by tin and kitchenalia collectors so a great opportunity for military enthusiast to obtain for enactments or own French Resistance display. read more
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1940s French Beer Bottle - Limoges
A 1940s or earlier thick heavy amber glass French beer bottle with ceramic stopper, marked Brasserie Mapataud Limoges. The glass is also embossed with the same name. The bottle measures approx 30cm x 6cm in diameter. Weighs approx 800g. Great condition with no chips. Acquired in France from part of an old French Resistance display. read more
1940s French Litho Tin - Bouillon KUB
This is a large French tin of Bouillon Kub (Broth cubes). The tin is litho printed and in great condition for age. It measures approx 9 x 9 x 9 cm. Acquired in France from part of an old French Resistance display. read more
1940s French Tin - Sel-Vichy-Etat - VICHY
This is a French tin of Sel-Vichy-Etat (Salt mineral tablets) The tin is litho printed and in fair condition for its age, especially considering it contained salt. The tin measures approx13 x 8 x 5 cm. Acquired in France from part of an old French Resistance display. read more