WW2 Pat 37 Surgical Haversack - Air Ministry 1938
Surgical Haversack, made by MECO 1938. Often mistakenly described as a shell dressing bag. It has different flap, additional dividers inside and the sling is attached to the sides of the haversack. This is unusual as its stamped AM (Air Ministry) but has not been Blanco'd RAF blue/grey. read more
WW2 RAF Miniature Escape Compass - Capstan Cigarettes
A unique pack of 20 W.D.& H.O.Wills Capstan Navy Cut Cigarettes, complete with all contents & collectors card. One of the cigarettes has been split to reveal a miniature escape compass (the smallest made) neatly concealed within the cigarette itself. Until now I have only ever seen these in books or museums. read more
WW2 Miniature Escape Compass - Razor
A brass razor that comes apart to reveal a hidden compass. The compass is revealed by pulling the handle from the body - and not revealed by unscrewing the handle which is normal with this style of hidden compass that I have previously owned.
The compass itself is one of the smallest type of escape compasses produced by SOE. read more
WW2 Home Front Mk.II Helmet - AFS
A British Mk.II helmet painted red with Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) on the front. Each side has three white dots painted which I presume denotes some form of seniority, however I am unfamiliar with the latter so worth some further investigation.
I am unable to identify any date on the shell, however the Mk.1 liner is marked BH&G 7 1939 and has been fitted with a Mk.III chin strap. This... read more
AFS Lapel Badge - Numbered 41606
A standard AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) lapel badge numbers to recipient 41605. read more
WW2 Home Paragon First Aid Case with Contents
A home front Paragon First Aid Case complete with the 'majority' of its unopened contents, especially unusual to still have its 1937 Factories Act label as well as the Home Office instruction sheet (Form 923 dated March 1943) Note: the label states that "Owing to supply difficulties this case may not contain every item on the list" etc. read more
WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - Untouched Condition 1939
This is a great example of an untouched Mk.II helmet complete with its original factory paint inside and out. The shell makers stamp and date is covered by the paint. The Mk.1 liner is a stamped J.C.S. & W Ltd 1939 7 and is in great condition. read more
Additional Photos for 51543 - Mk.II Helmet Above
WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - Untouched Condition 1939 read more
WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - 1939 Rescue Civill Defence
An early untouched example of a blue Civil Service Rescue helmet. The shell is stamped J.S.S. 1939 and is painted blue externally. Internally it retains its factory finish apart from the rim. The Mk.i liner is marked VERO 7 1938 and is in great condition. read more