WW2 USA Trip Wire Reel

A wooden reel wound with various grade trip wire, typically used for booby traps or to trigger perimeter waring flares. These were use right through to the Vietnam conflict. Please note the wooden reel has a chip out of it.  read more

Code: 51411

WW2 SOE Brass Handled Garrot

This appears to be a field manufacture garrotte. The handles are made of solid brass connected by a length of steel multi-stranded wire.
** Royal Mail ** Over 18 roof of age required **  read more

Code: 51415

WW2 SOE Number No.10 Mk.I Delay Switch

A British Number Ten Delay Switch (official name, "Switch, No. 10, Delay" and often referred to as a "timing pencil"), was made of a brass (or in later versions aluminium) tube, with a copper section at one end which contained a glass vial of cupric chloride (the liquid was widely and erroneously reported to be sulfuric acid), while beneath the vial was a spring-loaded striker under tension and...  read more

Code: 51434

WW2 RAF Bomb Split Pin & Instruction Tag

WW2 RAF Bomb Split Pin Key. This example retaining original tin tag with instructions. GC.  read more

Code: 51444

RAF First Aid Kit Burn Cream Tin

Dark blue/green painted empty cylindrical metal tube marked 'ANTI-BURN CREAM ANTI-SUNBURN PROTECTIVE'' along with user instructions and Air Ministry markings. These were issued inside the individual First Aid Outfits For Aircrews and also in some of the larger First Aid Kits. Seldom found loose. Great if you need to make your kit complete.  read more

Code: 51428

RAF Tubunic Ampoule Tin

In better condition than most that I have come across. Gilt metal tin approximately 8.5 x 3 x 1.5mm. Transfer printed A.M. crown and 'TUBUNIC AMPOULES'. These tins were included in wartime aircraft first aid kits and the individual aircrew first aid outfits.  read more

Code: 51427

RAF Heavy Duty Flashlight - Oldham & Son Ltd

Heavy TD3A torch / flashlight as carried on WW2 RAF bombers, although no military marks present. Made by Oldham & Son Ltd Denton. The torch retains its painted grey/blue colour with very minor wear. The internal parts of the torch are clean and show no signs of corrosion. The torch is untested but requires 3 x D cell batteries. Measures approx 26cm long and 8cm at its head. Weight 665g.  read more

Code: 51452

McKenzie Clan Badge or Pipers Badge - Seaforth Highlanders

A silver coloured (chromed brass) Mackenzie Clan badge stamped Scotland and numbered 65B on the back. The front bears a stags head with the motto Guidich'n High (Help the King) above, which is the motto for the Seaforth Highlanders.

I believe these are sometimes referred to as a pipers badge.  read more

Code: 51446

Gordon Clan Badge or Pipers Badge - Gordon Highlanders

A silver coloured (chromed brass) Gordon Clan badge stamped made in Great Britain on the back. The front bears a stags head with the motto Bydand (steadfast) above, which is the motto for the Gordon Hylander's.
I believe these are sometimes referred to as a pipers badge.  read more

Code: 51385

Lord Seaforth Killed 1942 - Studio Photograph

Photograph of Francis (Brodrick) Stewart who was tragically killed in Italy in 1942 and his brother died the day before him also in Italy.  read more

Code: 51384