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WW2 USA 244th Air Defence Artillery Regiment Decal

WW2 USA 244th Air Defence Artillery Regiment Decal

This is an original US helmet or helmet liner decal for the 244th Air Defence Regiment. The back of the decal includes instructions for application by makers ACE Decal. Co 505 Fifth Avenue, New York. Decal excluding backing paper measures approx 4.5 x 5.5 cm.

Battalions and units of the 244th Air Defence Artillery Regiment were deployed to various theatres of war during WW2. In...  read more

Code: 51455

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WW2 Escape Compass - Fountain Pen

WW2 Escape Compass - Fountain Pen

A lovely looking green marbled effect fountain pen by maker Mentmore with 14ct gold nib. Secreted within the top cap is one of the, if not the smallest), escape compasses produced by MI9. For size comparison, I have photographed the compass against a regular button type compass (not included). The small compass would have been covered in some way so that it would not been seen during a cursor...  read more

Code: 51457

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WW2 Concealed Escape Compass - Shaving Brush

WW2 Concealed Escape Compass - Shaving Brush

A really good example of a rare black faced cartwheel escape and evade compass concealed within the base of the shaving brush. These brushes were manufactured by LENC with this particular brush dated 1945. The compass is in perfect working order and fits snuggly into the base of the brush.  read more

Code: 51419

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WW2 Concealed Escape Compass - Matchbox

WW2 Concealed Escape Compass - Matchbox

What appears to be an un-assuming matchbox, actually conceals an escape compass. This is a standard box of matches by make Bryant & Mays - the compass is hidden (within a cork base) underneath a layer of 'glued' matches which in turn are covered with a layer of loose matches.  read more

Code: 51413

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WW2 Solid Silver SS Officers Visor Cap Insignia

WW2 Solid Silver SS Officers Visor Cap Insignia

The SS cap set was usually issued in white metal or aluminium. This set however, is made of solid silver and clearly marked 800. These silver versions were quite rare and were not issued. The egotistical SS officer proud of his membership in the ‘Elite of the Elite’ would privately purchase these items individually as they were clearly more detailed and stood out as being silver. Both items tes...  read more

Code: 51435

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WW2 Third Reich SS Hate Belt Buckle - RZM 36/42 SS

WW2 Third Reich SS Hate Belt Buckle - RZM 36/42 SS

Buckle known as the SS Koppelschloss stamped RZM 36/42 SS for maker Overhoff & Cie Ludenscheid. The belt is stamped 38 and has a total of 14 British cap badges and buttons. It would appear that these have been re-applied over time as the wearer increased his collection. Unfortunately i have no other information other than the seller found the belt under whilst renewing loft insulation for a cus...  read more

Code: 51429

495.00 GBP

Additional Photos & Description For Item 51429 Hate Belt

Additional Photos & Description For Item 51429 Hate Belt

Worcestershire shoulder badge, Sargent Major wrist badge, Royal Engineers, Cheshire, Labour Corps, Royal Warwickshire, Rank pip, Tank Corps, Royal Artillery (swivel wheel), General Service button, Royal Military Police, Royal Engineers shoulder title and two Royal Artillery collar badges.  read more

Code: 51430

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WW2 Home Front - Evacuation Nursery & Hospital Service Badges

WW2 Home Front - Evacuation Nursery & Hospital Service Badges

1. WW2 Home Front - Evacuation Nursery Ministry of Health Badge

One of the rarer type Ministry of Health badges, 26 mm in diameter nickel plated with blue enamel bearing 'Evacuation Nursery' the reverse is marked 'H.W.M' (H.W.Miller Ltd, Birmingham). Very good condition, no damage to the enamel.
Evacuation was voluntary, but the fear of bombing, the closure of many urban s...  read more

Code: 51397

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WW2 British MKII Helmet 1939 - Factory Paint

WW2 British MKII Helmet 1939 - Factory Paint

A fantastic example of a British MkII helmet stamped F&L (Fisher & Ludlow) 810 1/1939. The MkI liner is in near mint condition marked Vero 1939 size 7. The majority of its factory paint remains. It would appear this helmet was unissued and without doubt is the best condition helmet I have come across.  read more

Code: 51376

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