WW2 Rare Norsk Hydro Heavy Water Container & WD Box
A Chemical Inspectorate, War Department box containing an empty Norsk Hydro steel capsule used to transport ampoules containing Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxyd HD20). Until now I have only ever seen a these in museums i.e. the Norwegian Industrial Workers museum and the International Spy Museum in the USA. The steel tube measures approx 16cm long x 3cm in diameter.
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Additional Phots for Item 51528 Above - Heavy Water
Made famous by the 1965 film The Heroes of Telemark. Operation Grouse, SOE successfully placed an advance team of four Norwegians on the Hardanger Plateau above the plant in October 1942
In February 1943, a team of SOE-trained Norwegian commandos destroyed the production facility in Operation Gunnerside; this was followed by Allied bombing raids. The Germans ceased operations, and attemp... read more
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WW2 German High Seas Fleet Award - Shwerin
A good example of the High Seas Fleet War Badge by maker Schwerin. Good heavy solid construction, later war example slightly convex with tapered pin. Some surface rubbing to guilt. In my opinion one of the better-looking Kriegsmarine badges. This badge was awarded to crews of battleships and cruisers who served for more than twelve weeks active service at sea. read more
WW2 MkII Helmet Middlesex Regiment - 1940
As found a British MkII helmet marked F&L 1940 fitted with a MkII liner stamped J.C.S Ltd 1940 7. Inside the shell there is some surface rust in parts but still it retains the majority of its factory paint. The liner is complete and in good condition as is the chin strap. Outside the shell has surface rust over the original factory paint. The decal of the Middlesex regiment has been painted to ... read more
WW2 1941 Dated Officers Valise with Signals Satchel Strap
A 1941 dated Officers Valise with comes with a signals satchel strap. This item has certainly seen service and comes in an uncleaned grubby state. read more
WW2 - 1941 Taylor Hobson Binoculars & Pat 37 Case 1941
A pair of Taylor Hobson binoculars with canvas case both in excellent condition with clear optics.Stamped Taylor Hobson Bino Prism No 2 Mk.II x 6 - dated 1941. The Pat 37 canvass case stamped M.E.C.o 1941 read more
WW2 British Soldier - Personal Effects
Five items all in great condition, includes military issued LENG hair brush & shaving brush both dated 1943. An unopened bar of Palm Olive soap and unused tin of Vaseline. read more
WW2 British Pat 37 Shell Dressing Haversack - 1942
A Pap 37 NCO Shell Dressing haversack stamped M&Co 1942. read more