WW2 RAF Escape Kit - Map Compass & Hacksaw Blade
A Nice example of an RAF escape kit consisting of a 1943 series double sided stitched edge silk escape map, 43/A France, Belgium & Holland 43/B France, Spain & German Swiss Frontier. In addition to the latter the kit includes mini hacksaw blade in grease proof wrapper, escape compass and three French bank notes all dated 1941 with sequential serial numbers (083, 084, 085). All contained within ... read more
Additional Photos for Item 51629 - RAF Escape Kit
These kits were issued issued to Allied pilots of the US, RAF, and RCAF. the maps being printed by the company of John Waddington, Ltd. The rubberised wallet is marked Maps Only. read more
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WW2 Era Craven A Tin - Complete with Contents
This is an amazing find, a complete intact tin of 1940's 50 x Craven A Cork Tipped Virgina Cigarettes. The cigarets remain in thier grease proof type wrapping paper with original untampered seals - 'Made Specially To Prevent Sore Throats' Made by Carreras Limited London. read more
125.00 GBP
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