WW2 King Haakon IV of Norway Defence Medal

Awarded to those military and civilian personnel who participated in the fight against the German invasion and occupation of Norway between 1940 and 1945.
This bronze medal is made by the goldsmith firm of J. Tostrup in Oslo.3  read more

Code: 51688

WW2 Era Norwegian Patriotic Pin Badge

A beautifuly made silver and enamel patriotic badge depicting the Norwegian flag. The enamel colours remain bright with no damage. It would appear that the pin has been re-paired (re-soldered) at some stage.  read more

Code: 51687

WW2 HMSO Publication - Norways Fight

In good condition, this is a HMSO 1944 dated publication entitled 'Before We Go Back' This is a pictorial record of Norways fight agains Nazism, both inside and outside the country with over 60 pages of photographs.  read more

Code: 51684

WW2 Two Patriotic Norwegian Supporter Stick Pins

Two small patriotic Norwegian supporters stick pins. Both pins carry the cypher for King Haakon IV and appear to be constructed of silver. One has a brown type of enamel and is also hallmarked on the back. These were sometimes worn in public in defiance of their German occupiers and at their own risk.  read more

Code: 51683

WW2 Norsk Hydro Heavy Water Container with Wooden Case

Originally part of a small collection, 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 metal tube measures approximatly 14.5cm x 2cm in diameter. This tube comes with its original wooden tran...  read more

Code: 51542

WW2 German MP40 Leather Sling

A nice example of a leather MP40 sling complete with all blue steel fixings. Removed from MP40 sold separately.  read more

Code: 51685

Metropolitan Vickers - LSA 1923 Button Hole Badge

A small (16mm dia) 1923 'Metropolitan-Vickers lapel badge constructed of brass with blue, white and black enamel bearing the MV logo and inscribed L.S.A (Long Service Association) 1923; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Height 16mm.  read more

Code: 51681

WW2 Fairey Hayes Workers Badge

A scarce circa 1940's 'Fairey Hayes' chromium plated badge, inlaid with blue enamelling and depicting a military aircraft, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear to the enamel and chromium plating.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 51678

WW2 Home Front - ARP Solid Silver Vickers ARP Badge

A scarce original wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrong Air Raid Precautions pin badge', depicting the companies "VA" logo surmounted by "A.R.P.", the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1941 and maker's details "JRG&S" (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Uncleaned but in very good condition.  read more

Code: 51399

WW2 Home Front ARP W.D. & H.O. Wills

This is an ARP lapel badge produced by Thomas Fattorini and is one in a series of ARP badges produced for the various manufactures & factory's throughout Britain. This particular badge is for ARP staff at the famous tobacco & cigarette manufacturer W.D. & H.O. Wills. The badge is constructed of chromed steel with light blue and red enamel. See guide book "Doing their Bit' Home Front Lapel Badge...  read more

Code: 51669