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
710.00 GBP
WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - Untouched Condition 1939
This is a great example of an untouched Mk.II helmet complete with its original factory paint inside and out. The shell makers stamp and date is covered by the paint. The Mk.1 liner is a stamped J.C.S. & W Ltd 1939 7 and is in great condition. read more
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WW2 South African Helmet - Jager Rand 1943
A great example of an untouched South African Mk.II helmet complete with Jager Rand 1943 7 3/4 liner. The shell retains its factory finish paint both inside and out with 'very light' surface rust. The liner is in great condition. read more
175.00 GBP
WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - 1939 Rescue Civill Defence
An early untouched example of a blue Civil Service Rescue helmet. The shell is stamped J.S.S. 1939 and is painted blue externally. Internally it retains its factory finish apart from the rim. The Mk.i liner is marked VERO 7 1938 and is in great condition. read more
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.
This item formed p... read more
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