WW2 French Commando Beret & Cap Badge - 192

Free French Commando Beret . The beret is in pretty good condition considering its age but has obvious signs of wear with some minor moth damage, named Rennie. The badge is of solid brass construction, and weighs 35g. There are no makers marks. Triangular in shape with the motive 1er Bllon F.M.Commando. The reverse is stamped 097.  read more

Code: 51809

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"Authorised in 1942 for the Royal Marine and Army Commandos, the beret adopted the distinctive green of the light infantry. After having successfully passed out of the commando school training course at Achnacarry (Scotland) the volunteers of the 1st Battalion de Fusillers-Marines Commando were authorised to wear the beret starting on 14 March 1943". Source Allies In Battledress. Jean Bouchery.  read more

Code: 51810

WW2 - Domino Escape Compass

What appears to be a simple domino piece with concealed escape compass. The bone part is twisted clockwise to reveal a very small compartment containing the escape compass.  read more

Code: 51706

WW2 Cotton Reel Escape Compass

This is a typical 80 yard (dumpy) cotton real of the period made by J & P Coats. One end of the reel is labelled Super Sheen Fast Colour with color code 547. The label on the reverse has been partially lifted to reveal a small compass measuring approximately 9mm in diameter, embedded within the shaft.  read more

Code: 51707

WW2 Macleans Dentifrice with Concealed Escape Compass

On the surface this is simply just a tin of Macleans peroxide solid dentifrice. However cunningly concealed within the cake of dentifrice is a standard RAF escape compass. The compass is revealed after removing the protective cellophane and looking at the bottom - some of the dentrifice has been scrapped away to reveal the compass hidden within.  read more

Code: 51696

WW2 Free French Forces Breast Badge - 19319

Breast insignia of the Free French ground forces. Designed in London by Caporal Louvier in December 1940. The wearers enrolment number in the FFL is 4948. The badge is in great condition with no damage to the enamel infill with colours remaining bright.  read more

Code: 51807

WW2 FFI Supporters Badge - Numbered 4948

A good example of a British made Free French Supporters badge numbered 4948 Regd 83830. The badge is in great condition with no damage to the enamel with colours remaining bright.  read more

Code: 51710

WW2 French ID Ration Cards & Coupons - Rey

A wallet that contains various ID cards belonging to five individuals and a vast quantity of ration coupons.

5 x Carte Individuelle D'Alimentation
4 x Carte de Vetments
4 x Carte de Tabac

All ID cards are stamped, Department Baone-&-Loire, Neuvy Grandchamp. Two set of cards belong to a Mr Philibert Rey DOB 9-5-1910 Rey & Mrs Marie Rey DOB 22-10-1915....  read more

Code: 51790

WW2 Volunteer Red Cross Armband - Rey

A French Red Cross Armband. Home or field manufactured the armband is constructed from a white canvas material with a felt red cross stitched to the front (Similar construction to item 51780). Although not numbered it bears the same stamp mark to the reverse along with the name Marie Rey. The buckle is stamped Paris. Very grubby & stained however overall the armband is in great original conditi...  read more

Code: 51789

WW2 FFI Armband - Stamped & Numbered - Rey

French Resistance Armband. Home or field manufactured the armband is constructed from a white canvas material with a silk tricolour patch stitched to the front and stamped with the Cross of Lorraine (Similar construction to item 51789). There are round stamps to the front and rear and the number 135. Although very grubby & stained overall the armband is in great original condition.

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Code: 51780