WW2 German Wound Badge Black

German wound badge in black. This is a standard hollow back back painted black. This award was awarded to troops who received their first injury.  read more

Code: 51495

WW2 German Certificate - War Merit Cross with Swords

War merit cross 2nd class with swords, certificate awarded to Unteroffizier Wilhelm Block. Dated 30 January 1944.  read more

Code: 51489

WW2 Home Front - Fire Guard Items - Romford

Fire Guard ephemera & arm band related to the Borough of Romford. Both typed letters (Fire Guard Plan & Duty Card) issued by Sidney H. Smith - Fire Guard Officer. All items show age from storage.  read more

Code: 51491

Home Front - St Johns Ambulance Association Badge

This badge appears to have been field made or modified. I believe this to predate the Second World War. Size approx 3cm in diameter. Unusual item.  read more

Code: 51488

Home Front - St Johns Ambulance Association Triangle Bandage

A St Johns Ambulance Association linen printed triangular bandage. The bandage is adorned with illustrations denoting various techniques for its application. This bandage may pre-date the Second World War.  read more

Code: 51487

WW2 British MkII - Painted Insignia - Bullet Hole

This is a British MkII helmet stamped HBH-41 that looks to have been painted with a S.European theatre of war type camouflage? There is also a painted division or insignia to 'looks like' a red number four (4) within a white circular background (possibly 4th infantry!). There is a projectile entry hole near the top left side which passes through what little remains of the liner.
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Code: 51473

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