Post War Dutch Pocket Knife - Multi Function Tool

A Dutch Forces three bladed folding pocket knife or multi-tool. These were made by the manufacturer Apeldoorn Messen Fabriek based. The handle is marked KL for Koninklijke Landmacht (Royal Land Forces of the Dutch Army). Nice functional knife.

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Code: 51830

WW2 British Mk.IIc Helmet & Air Ministry Carry Bag - All Matching Dates 1940

A rare opportunity to acquire an unmolested British Mk.IIc helmet stamped BMB I 1940 complete with its matching Mk.II liner stamped BMB I 1940 7. This also comes with its original elasticated carry bag marked with crown AM SW40. The helmet retains most of its original factory grey paint both inside and out. Some small dinks to the crown. The liner is in great supple condition. The carry bag is ...  read more

Code: 51901

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Code: 51900

WW2 WAR Army Bureau of Current Affairs - Malta

Issued fortnightly by the Army Bureau of Current Affairs. This is dated January 8th, 1944 (No. 61) Interesting contents to include: Coast Guns Cover Malta 'The attack on Grand Harbour' & Battery Routine 'Seaward Watch'  read more

Code: 50671

The Two Types by Jon - Cartoon Booklet

This was produced by the British Army Newspaper Unit, C.M.F, for the fighting men of all ranks and Services in the theatre. Over fortey comical cartoons from Alamein to Tunis, Tunis to Sicily and North Italy. A well read book,  read more

Code: 51912

WW2 German Propaganda Leaflet

A German propaganda double sided leaflet dropped on American lines during the Italian campaign. The words are pretty disturbing compared to those propaganda leaflets dropped by the Allies. The leaflet is fairly tatty and appears to have been folded and refolded many times, perhaps it did its job? Would look good framed.  read more

Code: 51916

WW2 German Military Dish - CHOLM 1942 Shield Attached

An unusual item which was amongst a box of German WW2 photographs. This is an eight sided silver coloured 'worn' dish with a CHOLM 1942 shield attached to the centre. The underside has been stamped with quality RZM & WaffenAmpt stamps. Possibly used as a coin dish. Measures 16 x 16cm approx. I really do not have much clue on this item, so selling as a decorative piece only.  read more

Code: 51906

British MK.III 'Turtle Helmet & Liner - Matching Dates 1944

Iconic helmet as seen and first issued to troops prior to the D-Day landings. This a great example of the MkIII 'Turtle' helmet with rare 1944 double date markings to both shell and liner. The distinctive high riveted helmet retains most of its original factory green paint and is stamped ' BMB 11 1944 ' (Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd) to the rear of the shell. The liner is stamped CCL II 1944 (Charl...  read more

Code: 51898

WW2 American Miniature Escape Compass - Waltham

Most escape kit was of British design and manufacture, including the compasses, but they were issued to British and Americans alike. The Americans did make an escape compass of their own, which is less common than the British types. It is different in that it is noticeably larger in diameter 0.73” (18,5 mm) and in that is has a printed compass card with the four compass directions. The advantag...  read more

Code: 51886

WW2 War Time Songs - Lawrence Wright - Booklet

A small 'pocket edition' ninety four pages of songs & lyrics. The book measures approx 10 x 13 cm. This book appears to have been pinned to the wall or board at some stage in its life as there is a small hole running through the top.  read more

Code: 51913