WW2 German 1938 Lead Lined Ammo Crate

An earlier 1938 dated ANB heavy type 10Kg wooden lead lined ammunition crate. Luftdichter Patronencasten (Airtight Cartridge Box) The box contains the remains of a label on the outside and the majority of the table on the inside. 1500 Patronen 1943 cdo (code for Theodor Bergmann u. Co., Waffen- u. Munitionsfabrik). The is complete with its carrying handles and working latches.
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Code: 51937

WW2 Picture Post Magazine - 16-Dec-39 Hermann Goering

One of the earliest copies of Picture Post Magazine - The Life of Goering "Is he Hitlers Successor? Fascinating articles and photographs of the time.
Picture Post was one of the most influential photo-journalist magazines of the era with the first copy being published on October 1st 1938. Like most magazine of this age the staples are rusting and the pages becoming loose.  read more

Code: 51958

WW2 German Binoculars CXN Dienstglas H/6400

A nice pair of German 6 x 30 Dienstglas binoculars are marked CXN for maker EMIL BUSCH. Serial No 299707. These are cold weatherproof being marked KF (Kaltefest). The optics are in great working adjustable condition. Both bakelite eye pieces are also in great condition and unusually have no chips or cracks. All base plate screws are intact. The painted outer body has obvious signs wear. Comes ...  read more

Code: 51779

R.A.S.C. Normandy Veterans - Unique Collection of Ephemera

Pte Edward Bradfield Smith R.A.S.C. (1909 - 1995)
This collection (tribute) recounts the life of a Normandy veteran, as documented by his son-in-law through a handwritten account (some typed) and a binder of memorabilia. The main focus is his military service, which spans two periods: with the Kings Regiment (Liverpool) from 1925 to 1932 and later as a driver with the Royal Army Service...  read more

Code: 51917

WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - Royal Army Service Corp

A British Mk.II helmet associated with the RASC. The inside of the helmet retains most of its factory paint. The date and maker stamps are hard to make out as covered by paint and the chinstrap lug. The Mk.I liner is stamped J.C.S & W Ltd 6 1/4 - 1939 or 1938. The outside has the painted of the Royal Army Service Corps. The helmet came with the netting as seen but I believe is post war.  read more

Code: 51894

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Code: 51893

WW2 British Printed 12th Air Formation Signals Patches

One patch appears to be grubbier than the other. Specialist control rooms and forward sections which provided liaison between Army and RAF support to army operations on the ground and used they were used to great effect in the campaign in North West Europe. These have been removed from their original uniform with one appearing slightly grubbier than the other.  read more

Code: 51918

Michelin Map No 102 - Dated 1947

This is an original 1947 dated Micheline Guide for the Battle of Normandy. This was produced in order provide a guide for people visiting Normandy and to see the various battle fields, fortifications and of course to pay their respects to the fallen interned at the various military cematearies.  read more

Code: 51721

WW2 France - A Guide for Allied Troops

This guide was produced and carried by Allied troops for the invasion of Normandy. The guide provides background in terms of the French under the German occupation as well as a guide to expected behaviour, etiquette as well as the translation of words and useful phrases.  read more

Code: 51720

WW2 3 x Thompson Magazines - Thirty Round

Three thirty round magazine stamped by The Seymour Products Co. All mags loaded with two x .45 rounds. UK Sales Only.

Thompson submachine guns utilised two main types of magazines: 20-round box magazines and 30-round box magazines. The M1 and M1A1 models, the primary military Thompson variants used in WWII, were designed to accept only box magazines.  read more

Code: 51919