WW2 Canadian Italian Souvenir - Sorrento 1944

Being made of olive wood and inlaid with darker veneers, these jewellry boxes are commonly sort after by collectors of this craftsmanship, typically known as Sorrento-wear. This is marked Sorrento 1944 and is inlaid with CA (Canadian Army) although I am sure similar boxes would have been produced as souvenirs for the Germans. The Canadians landed in Taranto and made their way to Salerno not for...  read more

Code: 51474

WW1 National Savings Card & Owners Photograph

National War Savings Card along with photo of owner and colleagues who appear to be Munitions Workers.
There were several different types of national saving books designed to encourage the civilian population to fund the war. This book is interesting as the back cover states "Postage Stamps only must be used". This is perhaps the only instance of British postage stamps being officially u...  read more

Code: 51467

WW2 ST Johns Ambulance Association Helmet - J. Neil

A nice example of a St Johns Ambulance Association MkII Helmet with no major wear. One of the lugs has been fitted over the date stamp but appears to be either 1938 or 1939, the maker stamp includes the letter B. The liner is in fantastic condition and marked Vero 1938 71/4. The owner has sewn their name tag to the chin strap. Came with item No's 51437 & 51438.  read more

Code: 51439

WW2 St Johns First Aid Manual 1938 & Medal J. Neil

A 1938 dated St Johns Ambulance Association Manual with Medal to J. Neil. Came with item No's 51438 & 51439.  read more

Code: 51437

WW2 St Johns Ambulance First Aid Tin with Contents

The tin retains the majority of its cream coloured paint and is adorned with The St Johns Ambulance Association decal. The tin comes with a viraty of contents including some St Johns labled items. Fantastic for reenactor or home front display purposes. The tin measures approx 23 x 17 x 5 cm - weight 663g.
Came with item No's 51437 & 51439.  read more

Code: 51438

WW2 Mobile Voluntary Aid Detachment Badges

Voluntary Aid Detachments (VAD) were made up of British Red Cross & St Johns Ambulance members. They provided trained people to act as reserves to the medical services of the armed forces, both home and abroad. These badges have been removed from their uniforms / armbands.  read more

Code: 51252

WW2 British Red Cross Society Medal - L.C.Stroud

A really nice looking medal, complete with ribbon and bars. The medal and bars are beautifully enamelled and each bar is dated 1934, 1937, 1938, 1939 - Proficiency in First Aid. The rear of the medal is engraved with the recipients name and service number; 16104 L.C.Stroud. The medal comes with an unused official Red Cross Society Christmas & New Year Greeting card dated 1939 with message from ...  read more

Code: 51250

WW2 British MkII Helmet - Blue AFS Decal

I good addition to any collection, a MkII No.2C grey helmet by manufacturer Joseph Sankey & Sons - the helmet lugs have been fitted over the last two digits of the date stamp. The helmet is fitted with a MkII liner stamped TTC (Teddy Toy Co) 1940 - size 71/4. Inside 100% of its grey paint remains, whilst the majority of the paint remains to the outside but has obvious signs of use. The origina...  read more

Code: 51380

Additional Photos For Item 51380 - AFS Helmet

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Code: 51381

WW2 AFS Peaked Hat Badge

A standard AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) visor hat badge.  read more

Code: 51386