WW2 RAF Mk.II Helmet - OP 4
An interesting MK.II helmet. The outside of the shell is grey in colour and has OP4 stencilled to the front in white whilst the inside retains its factory finish. I am not sure exactly what OP4 stands for, possibly Observation Post 4 or Operations 4. I am 'presuming' this belonged to either a member of the RAF or the Observer Corps? The is shell stamped ROCO 1939 with 1938 stamped lugs. The li... read more
290.00 GBP
WW2 RAF Operations Room Raid Block & Markers
A wooden 'Raid Block' marker used in RAF filter and sector Ops rooms throughout the war. Used to display important information relating to the strength of an enemy raid as well as other vital information. This early marker is constructed from wood and comes with various perspex/plastic numerals as well as two compressed fibre board directional markers, a steel flag indicator (TG) and marker (TOR) read more
495.00 GBP
WW2 RAF 1944 MAP - South Wales
A WW2 RAF map of South Wales War Revision 2nd Edition denoting all the RAF bases in the area. A Geographical Section, General Staff, No. 3957 (Air). Published by the War Office 1943. Note this is a heavy duty type being printed on paper & cotton fabric. read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Era Full Packet of 10 Capstan Navy Cut Cigarettes
A full packed of 10 Capstan Navy Cut cigarettes manufactured by W.D.&H.O.Wills. The pack still contains its original trading card. read more
50.00 GBP
GEC Dynamo Exploder No 5144c
Obtained from a flea market in Rennes this is a 1 Shot Low Tension Exploder made by GEC. Serial No 5284 Cat No 5144c Approved by MIN of F&P (Ministry of Fuel & Power) the latter being established in June 1942. The key is inserted at the top of the dynamo and sharply twisted to produce an electrical current that would set off the attached explosive charge. Note: one of the terminals has been ben... read more
SOE Dip Pen - Concealed Assassin Spike
On the surface this appears to be a standard wooden dip pen, however upon removing the brass pen nib collar a fluted assassins blade is revealed neatly concealed within the wooden shaft. read more
WW2 Concealed Escape Compass - 1943 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 1943 (early date). The compass is in perfect working order and fits snuggly into the base of the brush. read more
WW2 SOE Concealed Spike - Smokers Pipe
A classic example of a clandestine weapon concealed within an innocent looking smokers pipe. The pipe is stamped Racine De Bruyere. The stem is twisted and pulled apart from the body to reveal a crucifix style spike secured by a brass flange. The spike it's appears to be 'blued' and faintly stamped ENGLAN (England). read more