WW2 Tabakgasse Street Sign (Klagenfurt)
This is battle damaged sign for Tabakgasse (Klagenfurt, Austria). The sign is typical of this period measuring 16 x 80 cm, constructed of enamelled steel and slightly convex. Presume this was liberated by a member of the 8th Army (5 Corps) as it came with a Klagenfurt Orchestral Concert Program (see item 51374)
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WW2 Tabakgasse - Additional Photos & Information
The city of Klagenfurt is in southern Austria, near the border with Slovenia. On 4/5th April Hitler visited Klagenfurt soon after the Anschluss (Annex) of Austria. There he addressed the crowds from the balcony of the Sandwirth Hotel which is just a few minute’s walk from Tabakgasse. Klagenfurt was a hotbed for the Nazi regime during WW2. A sub camp for the Mauthausen (concentration camp) was a... read more
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WW2 5 Corps Orchestral Concert - Klagenfurt
An original concert program of the Klagenfurt Symphony Orchestra directed under the supervision of the British 5 Corps. Soldiers bring back souvenir.
5 Corps where the allied occupation troops in Austria up until 1955. read more
Cold War - German Respirator in Original Canister
Unusual post war (Cold War) German respirator in original canvass covered canister. Marked with maker PLS on the bottom of the canister and to the spare lens compartment lid. read more
Star B Pistol Holster Leather Holster
A Third Reich German Nazi or later Star B Leather Holster. This is a lovely hard shell leather holster with a beautiful patina. This holster is in perfect condition with pull tag undamaged. The numbers 153 stamped on the back refers to the German ordering code. read more
WW2 RAF Silk Escape Map 43/C 43/D (43 Series)
An earlier 1943 series double sided raw edge silk escape map, 43/C Holland, Belgium France & Germany. 43/D Belgium & Germany. These maps were issued to Allied pilots of the US, RAF, and RCAF. Printed by the company of John Waddington, Ltd, Measures 68 x 72 cm. read more
WW2 GQ Parachute Badge - Irvin Parachute Seal
This badge was worn in the early days by members of the Polish army who were trained in preparation to be dropped within occupied Poland. The troops were trained at Ringway and the early graduates, both from the British Army as well as the Polish army adopted this GQ badge (Irvin Parachute Seal). Its 'unofficial' use stopped with the introduction of the parachute badge. However, troops who alre... read more
WW2 RAF Escape Survival Pascaw
These steel wire saws were carried by RAF aircrew as part of their escape and evasion equipment. SOE also used these, adapting them to be used as a lethal 'garrot'. Typically manufactured by the firm Hallands, the saw is in perfect condition and comes in its original oil sealed packet. read more
WW2 RAF C Type Flying Helmet
Stores reference 22c/879 - a good example of a C-type flying helmet, fitted to the back with two wire retaining leather loops with working popper fasteners. The chamois is in good condition although a little grubby, especially the donuts as expected. The outer leather is in great supple condition with all stitching intact. There are no size marks visible, it is on the smaller side so ideally su... read more
WW2 RAF Silk Escape Map 43/D 43/F (43 Series)
A 1943 series double sided raw edge silk escape map, 43/D Belgium & Germany. 43/F Croatia, Montenegro, Hungry, Slovakia, Germany, Italy & Switzerland. These maps were issued to Allied pilots of the US, RAF, and RCAF. Printed by the company of John Waddington, Ltd. Measures 77 x 87 cm. read more