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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 4 x Photos Graphic Photographes Japanese (REDUCED)

A set of four original graphic photographs taken in the Pacific Theatre of war. These appear to have been removed from an album and depict various photographs of dead Japanese troops. Some of these appear to show dead Japanese marines after a failed attack one of the Pacific islands, possibly Wake Island? Each photograph measure approx 11 x 9cm.  read more

Code: 51502

WW2 Malta - Wedding Photographs - Royal Artillery

Two photographs depicting a Corporal in the Malta garrisoned Royal Artilery getting married to a local woman. The photographs measure 11.5 x 16 cm and are embossed with the photo studio in Hamrun, a town located just outside Valetta.  read more

Code: 51915

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

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 - 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

1940s USA Chewing Gum - Beech-Nut Pepper

Liberated from a gum collector, this is a rare full unopened packet of Beech-Nut Brand Peppermint chewing gum.  read more

Code: 51867

1940s Top Hat Cigarettes with Contents (REDUCED)

A full packet of 10 Top Hat American Blend Cigaretten, made by Michiels Niel, H.E, Antwerp.  read more

Code: 51871

1940s Chewing Gum - Beech-Nut Brand Spearmint

Liberated from a gum collector, this is a rare full unopened packet of Beech-Nut Brand Spearmint flavour chewing gum.  read more

Code: 51868

WW2 Home Front Badge - Birmingham Salutes the Soldiers

A good original Second World War period celluloid tin button fundraising badge', depicting the profile of a Tommy Soldier within title surround. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remains bright. Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 51872