Additional Photos For Item 51380 - AFS Helmet

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Code: 51381

WW2 Luftwaffe Transport & Glider Squadron Clasp - Silver

A good example of the Luftwaffe Transport & Glider Squadron Clasp (Frontflugspange fur Transportflieger) This was awarded for 60 missions. No makers mark.  read more

Code: 51835

1943 RAF Pilots General Notes & Flying Log Sheet

The Pilots Notes General is a 2nd edition dated 1943. The Pilots Flying Log Sheet belongs to Lindsey. G. FX 705482 (Flying Instructor) part of 29 E.F.T.S. The log contains the names of several RAF officers. Comes with two photographs dated 1914 & 1915 found inside the book. This would benefit from further investigation.  read more

Code: 51623

WW2 Luftwaffe Combined Pilot Observer Award

A great detaield example of a Luftwaffe Combined Pilot Observer award. Constructed of gilded and silvered tombac. The front of the badge depicts a gold laurel and oak leaf wreath overlaid with a blackened swooping eagle fastened by two rivets. Fitted with wide barrel hing, pin and wire hook.  read more

Code: 51834

WW2 MkII RCAF Decled Helmet CL/C 1942

A Canadian MkII CL/C 1942 dated helmet complete with liner marked VMC 1941 size 7 3/4. The helmet appears to be a very dark blue/green colour with an RCAF decal applied to the front.  read more

Code: 51521

Additional Photos for Item 51521 CL/C 1942 Above

I have not seen or come across such a helmet before. This is 'possibly' a helmet belonging to a member of the RCAF ground crew trained under the Commonwealth Air Training Program (BCAPT) established in 1940. Many of the RCAF units serving in the UK embarked for France within a month or two of Normandy landings, setting up and operating bases within France.

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Code: 51522

WW2 Luftwaffe Ground Attack Award

A good example of a ground attack award. In the from of a silver wreath with a black lightening flash emanating from black storm clouds. This badge is of two part construction with the silver eagle separately attached by a single flush rivet.  read more

Code: 51833

WW2 RAF 43 Pat Escape Boot Knife - Single Blade

RAF 1943 pattern boot escape knife. Blued steel sheath measures approx 9 x x 1.5 cm. The knife is in excellent condition. Several types of this knife are know to exist, including a more double bladed version.  read more

Code: 51832

WW2 RAF Solid Silver Pathfinder Badge

This is a jewellers commissioned version of an RAF pathfinder badge, with pin fixing and stamped SILVER to the reverse. Higher ranking officers from all arms of the military would sometimes commission privately made badges, this is the first Pathfinder badge I have come across.  read more

Code: 51768

WW2 Thumb Knife & Sheath

A WW2 SOE agents clandestine thumb dagger with field made leather sheet. The blued blade is razor sharp with no damage to the tip. The knife measures approx 10 cm x 2.5 (widest point) x 2.5mm thick.These blades were typically sewn into items of clothing or concealed within the heel of a shoe.

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Code: 51811