WW2 Miniature Escape Compass - Razor
A brass razor that comes apart to reveal a hidden compass. The compass is revealed by pulling the handle from the body - and not revealed by unscrewing the handle which is normal with this style of hidden compass that I have previously owned.
The compass itself is one of the smallest type of escape compasses produced by SOE. read more
WW2 Home Front Mk.II Helmet - AFS
A British Mk.II helmet painted red with Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) on the front. Each side has three white dots painted which I presume denotes some form of seniority, however I am unfamiliar with the latter so worth some further investigation.
I am unable to identify any date on the shell, however the Mk.1 liner is marked BH&G 7 1939 and has been fitted with a Mk.III chin strap. This... read more
AFS Lapel Badge - Numbered 41606
A standard AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) lapel badge numbers to recipient 41605. read more
WW2 Home Paragon First Aid Case with Contents
A home front Paragon First Aid Case complete with the 'majority' of its unopened contents, especially unusual to still have its 1937 Factories Act label as well as the Home Office instruction sheet (Form 923 dated March 1943) Note: the label states that "Owing to supply difficulties this case may not contain every item on the list" etc. read more
WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - Untouched Condition 1939
This is a great example of an untouched Mk.II helmet complete with its original factory paint inside and out. The shell makers stamp and date is covered by the paint. The Mk.1 liner is a stamped J.C.S. & W Ltd 1939 7 and is in great condition. read more
Additional Photos for 51543 - Mk.II Helmet Above
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WW2 British Mk.II Helmet - 1939 Rescue Civill Defence
An early untouched example of a blue Civil Service Rescue helmet. The shell is stamped J.S.S. 1939 and is painted blue externally. Internally it retains its factory finish apart from the rim. The Mk.i liner is marked VERO 7 1938 and is in great condition. read more
WW2 Rare Norsk Hydro Heavy Water Container & WD Box
A Chemical Inspectorate, War Department box containing an empty Norsk Hydro steel capsule used to transport ampoules containing Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxyd HD20). Until now I have only ever seen a these in museums i.e. the Norwegian Industrial Workers museum and the International Spy Museum in the USA. The steel tube measures approx 16cm long x 3cm in diameter.
This item formed p... read more