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WW2 RAF Escape Compass - Hair Brush dated 1941

WW2 RAF Escape Compass - Hair Brush dated 1941

A 1941 dated military issued hairbrush with ingeniously concealed compass. The brush is manufactured by C. Leng & Sons, also makers of military shaving brushes used to concealed escape compasses. The escape compass is revealed by removing a small central section of bristles held in place by a rubber type grommet.  read more

Code: 51470

250.00 GBP

RAF Escape Swinger Compass - Petrol Lighter

RAF Escape Swinger Compass - Petrol Lighter

A typical cylindrical brass petrol lighter with concealed swinger escape compass. The swinger compass is concealed under the cotton wadding.  read more

Code: 51471

150.00 GBP

WW2 Army Shaving Brush - Escape Compass

WW2 Army Shaving Brush - Escape Compass

Rare find, this is an early war period cartwheel type escape compass concealed within the base of a white bristled shaving brush. The brush is manufactured by Halex Ltd, dated 1941 with the crows foot. This brush would probably have been issued to an army officer serving in the North African campaign.  read more

Code: 51697

250.00 GBP

WW2 Rare German Chloramin Tin - Hauptner 3

WW2 Rare German Chloramin Tin - Hauptner 3

German Wehrmacht Chloramin-Tabletten zu 0.5 g tin. These types of tins were used used by the German veterinary staff and are extremely rare to come by. The tins were manufactured and stamped Hauptner along with a code that denoted the contents. Measures approx 17 x 9 x 2 cm.

I have only ever seen a few of these for sale on Germans sites.  read more

Code: 51716

SOLD

WW2 RAF Mk.II Goggles - 22c/44

WW2 RAF Mk.II Goggles - 22c/44

Although in 1935 the RAF stopped issuing Mk. II goggles, many pilots continued to wear them due to their lightweight design. Many pilots. The Mk. II goggles are edged with simulated fur around the eye pieces. Interestingly, the elasticated strap is is marked 1938/  read more

Code: 51445

95.00 GBP

New Upload - Artefacts From Private Collection.

New Upload - Artefacts From Private Collection.

Recently acquired private collection from France. The majority of items are related to Free French, French Resistance, SOE, Escape & Evasion. Note, several items are claimed to be related to the Rey's who appear to have been farmers/farm workers from the Neuvy-Grandshamp region and had connection to the resistance group in Lyon. Unfortunately this information has come from 2nd generation.  read more

Code: 51815

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WW2 Early 1938 Helmet with Hessian Cover 1936

WW2 Early 1938 Helmet with Hessian Cover 1936

An early British MkII Helmet complete with field made hessian cover made from a French sack stamped SAINT FRIERS 1936. The helmet is in great condition retaining all its factory paint internally. The lugs are stamped 1938 whilst the Mk1 liner is stamped VERO 7 1938. I acquired this helmet whilst in France and can only 'assume' it would have belonged to a member of the BEF.  read more

Code: 51785

SOLD

WW2 Gordan Hylanders Glengarry

WW2 Gordan Hylanders Glengarry

This Glengarry is in fantastic condition with no moth damage. The inside is fairly clean and is stamped WD with the crows foot, I am unable to make out the letter date stamp above. The two lugged brass cap badge is also in good condition.  read more

Code: 51812

110.00 GBP

WW2 Standard Tubular Detachable Sten Stock.

WW2 Standard Tubular Detachable Sten Stock.

This is a standard stock for the Sten Mk ii machine gun with the crows foot clearly stamped as shown.  read more

Code: 51791

Reserved