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
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.
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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
WW2 RAF Bomb Split Pin & Instruction Tag
WW2 RAF Bomb Split Pin Key. This example retaining original tin tag with instructions. GC. read more
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
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
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
WW2 British MkII Helmet - Seaforth Highlanders Decal
A Seaforth Highlanders MkII British helmet manufactured by Rubery Owen & Co Ltd dated 1939 with 1938 dated lugs. The Mk1. liner is stamped Helmets Ltd 1939 - size 7. The outside of the helmet is has been painted a dark green/brown and would have been rough textured, although now smooth due to usage. The Seaforth Highlanders decal remains but appears to have been painted over at some point. read more
Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry
A Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry complete with cap badge. This type of Glengarry has the smaller pompom and longer ribbon tails. The inside is marked but worn so hard to make out exactly, however looks to be W (crows foot) D with the letter M above. The hat is in great condition with little wear & no moth damage. read more