Cold War - German Respirator in Original Canister
Unusual post war (Cold War) German respirator in original canvass covered canister. Marked with maker PLS on the bottom of the canister and to the spare lens compartment lid. read more
Star B Pistol Holster Leather Holster
A Third Reich German Nazi or later Star B Leather Holster. This is a lovely hard shell leather holster with a beautiful patina. This holster is in perfect condition with pull tag undamaged. The numbers 153 stamped on the back refers to the German ordering code. read more
WW2 RAF Silk Escape Map 43/C 43/D (43 Series)
An earlier 1943 series double sided raw edge silk escape map, 43/C Holland, Belgium France & Germany. 43/D Belgium & Germany. These maps were issued to Allied pilots of the US, RAF, and RCAF. Printed by the company of John Waddington, Ltd, Measures 68 x 72 cm. read more
WW2 GQ Parachute Badge - Irvin Parachute Seal
This badge was worn in the early days by members of the Polish army who were trained in preparation to be dropped within occupied Poland. The troops were trained at Ringway and the early graduates, both from the British Army as well as the Polish army adopted this GQ badge (Irvin Parachute Seal). Its 'unofficial' use stopped with the introduction of the parachute badge. However, troops who alre... read more
WW2 RAF Escape Survival Pascaw
These steel wire saws were carried by RAF aircrew as part of their escape and evasion equipment. SOE also used these, adapting them to be used as a lethal 'garrot'. Typically manufactured by the firm Hallands, the saw is in perfect condition and comes in its original oil sealed packet. read more
WW2 RAF C Type Flying Helmet
Stores reference 22c/879 - a good example of a C-type flying helmet, fitted to the back with two wire retaining leather loops with working popper fasteners. The chamois is in good condition although a little grubby, especially the donuts as expected. The outer leather is in great supple condition with all stitching intact. There are no size marks visible, it is on the smaller side so ideally su... read more
WW2 RAF Silk Escape Map 43/D 43/F (43 Series)
A 1943 series double sided raw edge silk escape map, 43/D Belgium & Germany. 43/F Croatia, Montenegro, Hungry, Slovakia, Germany, Italy & Switzerland. These maps were issued to Allied pilots of the US, RAF, and RCAF. Printed by the company of John Waddington, Ltd. Measures 77 x 87 cm. read more
WW2 RAF Navigators Parallel Rule - Air Ministry 1943
A WW2 RAF Air MInistry parallel ruler. Marked 'Captain Field's Improved with the Air Ministry stamp and dated 1943. As used by RAF navigators and bomber aircrew. Made by Aston & Mander of London, who supplied navigational and other instruments to the British armed forces in both world wars. Made of boxwood with brass fittings, the ruler show signs of use with a small nick to one edge. read more
WW2 RAF Officers Cap Badge for Forage Cap.
Brass RAF Officers forage cap badge. The badge is in good condition retaining backing plate and all three fixing nuts. read more
WW2 Luftwaffe Pilots Compass AK39 FL23235-1
WW2 Luftwaffe AK39 FL23235-1 wrist compass. These were made by the Czechoslovakian company Kadlec. The compass is in working order, however the fastening buckle has been ripped from the leather strap - hence the price. read more