French Liberation - Free Paris Libere Photographs

This is an original souvenir pack of 20 individual (6x9 cm) photographs depicting the liberation of Paris. Including photos of De Gaulle, General Bradley & Koenig, American military parade, German prisoners etc.  read more

Code: 51479

WW2 French Magazine - Cadran 1944 - No 4

Early copy (No4) of the French magazine for liberated Europe featuring famous photograph stills of French resistance petrol bombing a German lorry in Paris. Main feature 'Winston Churchill on the Italian Front". Condition as would be expected for age, some great photographs that I have not seen before.

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Code: 51496

French Postcard - Liberation de Bapaume 1944

Carte Postale - Liberation de BAPAUME 1st September 1944 - Captured German soldier being paraded for the civilian population by Free French / French Resistance Fighters .  read more

Code: 51480

WW2 German Wound Badge Certificate - Black

German award certificate for the wound badge in black. This particular certificate was awarded to Erich Witkowski, Unteroffizier - Stab / Kdr.d.Div, - Nachschubtrupen 126. Dated 18 Feb 1943.  read more

Code: 51490

WW2 German Wound Badge Black

German wound badge in black. This is a standard hollow back back painted black. This award was awarded to troops who received their first injury.  read more

Code: 51495

WW2 German Certificate - War Merit Cross with Swords

War merit cross 2nd class with swords, certificate awarded to Unteroffizier Wilhelm Block. Dated 30 January 1944.  read more

Code: 51489

WW2 Home Front - Plasfort Helmet for Benjamin Products

Plasfort private purchase civilian helmet (size 6 1/3) with Benjamin Products decal to front. Benjamin products was famous for the manufacture of industrial lighting and had a factory located in Islington London. The hemet is in good condition with no chips to the bakelite.  read more

Code: 51486

WW2 Home Front - Fire Guard Items - Romford

Fire Guard ephemera & arm band related to the Borough of Romford. Both typed letters (Fire Guard Plan & Duty Card) issued by Sidney H. Smith - Fire Guard Officer. All items show age from storage.  read more

Code: 51491

WW2 Evacuee Letter from Queen Elizabeth 1939

Every household across the country, who accommodated evacuees, during the WW2 was sent a thank you note from Queen Elizabeth (wife of King George VI). This one was sent to resident Mrs H Bosworth of Leamington Spa & dated 1939. First I have had with original envelope, worth further research.

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Code: 51468

Home Front - St Johns Ambulance Association Badge

This badge appears to have been field made or modified. I believe this to predate the Second World War. Size approx 3cm in diameter. Unusual item.  read more

Code: 51488