WW2 L/F Witheman - Fire Service - De Havilland Christchurch

Several documents belonging to Leading Fireman Witheman, who was based at the De Havilland Aircraft Factory in Christchurch, the latter producing the De Havilland Mosquito. Worthy of further research, documents include;
- Fire Fighters of London Catalogue Nov, 1940.
- Schedule of Contributions and Benefits (Union)
- Typed slip with Pump. B.1721. crew members.  read more

Code: 51923

WW2 RAF Bomb Split Pin & Instruction Tag

WW2 RAF Bomb Split Pin Key. This example retaining original tin tag with instructions. GC.  read more

Code: 51924

WW2 German Tellermine 42. - Relic Condition

German Teller mine transit cap for the TMi 42. The top retains much of its original sand coloured paint. This is in semi relic condition although solid the screw thread will have lost its integrity. These are fairly hard to come by on their own as these were usually discarded once the mine was laid.  read more

Code: 51925

WW2 Mines & Booby Traps - 1943

A 1943 training pamphlet 'Mines and Booby Traps'.n Over 70 pages including diagrams on dealing with many of the common devices including Hawkins Grenade, British Booby Trap Switches, Tellermine 35, S Mine and more.  read more

Code: 51730

Behind Enemy Lines - 1990-91 Gulf War Gold Sovereign

During WW2 gold sovereigns were included in the survival kit of SOE agents. This concept was reintroduced for the first Gulf war. Sovereigns were issued to British personnel deemed as at risk of being stranded 'behind enemy lines' i.e. SAS or RAF pilots, the coins could be used as bargaining power. After the war all uncaptured coins were returned to the MOD. This collection includes an actua...  read more

Code: 51569

WW2 Times of Malta Newspaper - August 1943

A great example of a Times of Malta newspaper dated Tuesday, August 17, 1943. The top states "For security reasons this copy must not be taken outside of Malta".
Contains interesting new articles of the period. The paper is in pretty good condition for age.  read more

Code: 51911

WW2 Maltese Cigarette Packet & Misc Contents

A Maltese cigarette packet containing a pair of Royal Artillery arm of service stripes a North African campaign service ribbon. Also included is a WW2 Maltese 'first run' one shilling note. Apparently the latter is fairly rare and sought after by money collectors (notaphilist).  read more

Code: 51909

WW2 Times of Malta Newspaper - July 1943

A great example of a Times of Malta newspaper dated Wednesday, July 28, 1943. The top states "For security reasons this copy must not be taken outside of Malta".
Contains interesting new articles of the period. The paper is in pretty good condition for age, however there has been a rip on the top left corner neatly repaired with tape.  read more

Code: 51910

WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - Iconic Malta Camouflage - RA

A British Mk.II helmet painted with the iconic textured Malta camouflage pattern with Royal Artillery decal to one side. The outside of the helmet has seen some wear and there is a dent to the front, visible rust discolouration can be seen coming through various areas of paint. The inside has a fair amount of surface rust with just a few spots of the original factory paint still visible particu...  read more

Code: 51907

WW2 Malta - Wedding Photographs - Royal Artillery

Two photographs depicting a Corporal in the Malta garrisoned Royal Artilery getting married to a local woman. The photographs measure 11.5 x 16 cm and are embossed with the photo studio in Hamrun, a town located just outside Valetta.  read more

Code: 51915