WW2 Ration Issue Cigarettes - Grey Tin
This grey cigarette tin was included in the 14 man ‘compo’ ration issued to troops in the field. The tin contained 50 cigarettes and was designed to be opened and distributed between the men on the battlefield. These are simple grey tins with ‘CIGARETTES’ impressed on the lid. read more
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
WW2 RAF Horlicks Ration Tin - Full Contents
This tin is in beautiful condition complete with its full untouched contents.Tin approximately 11 x 8 x 2.5cm. Litho printed on the "Horlicks Tablets - A Complete Food - 24 Hour Ration - As Supplied To The Air Ministry". read more
WW2 RAF Concealed Escape Compass - Bottle Cork
An escape compass ingeniously hidden within, what appears to be an ordinary cork. The compass is accessed by twisting the cork which is held in place by by two small 'dowels' - similar mechanism as light bulb bayonet fitting. The cavity that houses the compass has enough space to conceal other objects (i.e. paper maps) read more