WW2 2 x Thompson Magazines - Thirty & Twenty Round

Thirty round magazine stamped for Cosby Co, whilst the twenty round magazine is stamped Auto Ordnance Corp. Both 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...  read more

Code: 51920

WW2 Picture Post Magazine - P/O Keith Gillman

Picture Post magazine dated 31, August 1941. Featuring one of the most iconic photographs taken at the time of the Battle of Britain. Front cover,
Pilot Officer K.R. Gillman of 32 Squadron. Sadly P/O Gillman was killed in action on the 25th August 1940, a week before his photograph appeared on the cover of the magazine.  read more

Code: 51921

M1 Garand Clip Complete with Eight Inert Rounds

An Garand clip loaded with eight inert rounds. Each round is stamped PPU 30-06 SPRG. The base of the clip is stamped IMI. UK Sales Only.

The M1 Garand rifle uses a distinctive metal clip, also called an "en bloc" clip, to feed its internal magazine. This clip holds eight rounds of .30-06 Springfield ammunition. When the last round is fired, the empty clip is automatically ejected...  read more

Code: 51922

WW2 L/F Witheman - Fire Service - De Havilland Christchurch

Several documents belonging to Leading Fireman Witheman, who was based at the De Havilland Aircraft Factory in Christchurch, the latter producing the De Havilland Mosquito. Worthy of further research, documents include;
- Fire Fighters of London Catalogue Nov, 1940.
- Schedule of Contributions and Benefits (Union)
- Typed slip with Pump. B.1721. crew members.  read more

Code: 51923

WW2 German Tellermine 42. - Relic Condition

German Teller mine transit cap for the TMi 42. The top retains much of its original sand coloured paint. This is in semi relic condition although solid the screw thread will have lost its integrity. These are fairly hard to come by on their own as these were usually discarded once the mine was laid.  read more

Code: 51925

WW2 Mines & Booby Traps - 1943

A 1943 training pamphlet 'Mines and Booby Traps'.n Over 70 pages including diagrams on dealing with many of the common devices including Hawkins Grenade, British Booby Trap Switches, Tellermine 35, S Mine and more.  read more

Code: 51730

Behind Enemy Lines - 1990-91 Gulf War Gold Sovereign

During WW2 gold sovereigns were included in the survival kit of SOE agents. This concept was reintroduced for the first Gulf war. Sovereigns were issued to British personnel deemed as at risk of being stranded 'behind enemy lines' i.e. SAS or RAF pilots, the coins could be used as bargaining power. After the war all uncaptured coins were returned to the MOD. This collection includes an actua...  read more

Code: 51569

WW2 Times of Malta Newspaper - August 1943

A great example of a Times of Malta newspaper dated Tuesday, August 17, 1943. The top states "For security reasons this copy must not be taken outside of Malta".
Contains interesting new articles of the period. The paper is in pretty good condition for age.  read more

Code: 51911

WW2 Maltese Cigarette Packet & Misc Contents

A Maltese cigarette packet containing a pair of Royal Artillery arm of service stripes a North African campaign service ribbon. Also included is a WW2 Maltese 'first run' one shilling note. Apparently the latter is fairly rare and sought after by money collectors (notaphilist).  read more

Code: 51909

WW2 Times of Malta Newspaper - July 1943

A great example of a Times of Malta newspaper dated Wednesday, July 28, 1943. The top states "For security reasons this copy must not be taken outside of Malta".
Contains interesting new articles of the period. The paper is in pretty good condition for age, however there has been a rip on the top left corner neatly repaired with tape.  read more

Code: 51910