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
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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WW2 Occupied France - French Identity Cards
Two identity cards belonging an Oscar Leplat
1. Nachtausweis (Night permit) dated 1943.
2. Carte D'Idente for Pas-de-Calis dated 1944.
From what I understand his occupation is a Guard of Electrical Cables. It is interesting to note that the night pass was extended to 01 Oct 1944. The Canadians captured the Pas de Calais the day before! So it did not need renewing further ;-) read more
WW2 French Resistance - Warning Coffin
I have come across one of these before but it was really a solid block of wood in the shape of a coffin with the Cross of Lorraine carved on the top. This one however is amazingly constructed, the lid slides to reveal five separate photographs of what I presume to be two French girls flirting with German soldiers. It would appear that some time and skill was taken in the crafting this item whic... read more
WW2 Ladies Silver Mourning Poison Ring & Effects
This ring was displayed with other items associated with the French resistance. The ring is constructed of silver with an oval black onyx stone (mourning ring). The ring contains a hidden cavity that would typically be used to conceal some form of poison to be taken to avoid being captured alive. The ring comes with two miniature lipstick or eyeliner dispensers (COTY & LEICHNER) the latter item... read more
WW2 Cheroot Disguised Blow Pipe & Darts
On the surface an innocent looking bakelite cheroot and book of matches, however the cheroot has been fitted with a small bore brass pipe. Hidden carefully inside the book of matches are 4 small darts housed within a cotton quiver. I am not exactly sure how this would be used and to what extent such small darts would be effective. However a very cunning disguise. read more
WW2 German Binoculars CXN Dienstglas H/6400
A nice pair of German 6 x 30 Dienstglas binoculars are marked CXN for maker EMIL BUSCH. Serial No 299707. These are cold weatherproof being marked KF (Kaltefest). The optics are in great working adjustable condition. Both bakelite eye pieces are also in great condition and unusually have no chips or cracks. All base plate screws are intact. The painted outer body has obvious signs wear. Comes ... read more
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WW2 French Resistance Incendiary Device
This is appears to be an improvised incendiary device or booby trap disguised as a box of matches. Either designed to start a fire or possibly filled with a small amount of explosives to maim an unsuspecting victim. The tension of the coil is released when opening the matchbox thus causing the flint to strike. read more