20th Century Militaria

1940s Bakelite Five Push Button Intercom Telephone

This is a five button Intercom or Telephone constructed from bakelite and steel receiver hook. The handset is marked 184 52. I have been informed this was made by Phoenix Telephone & Electric Works Ltd and updated for ARP telephone systems - per a reference book "House Telephones, Bells & Signalling Systems". Overall in good condition slight damage to mouthpiece grill. Retains its old cord wiri... read more

Code: 51931

1930s Bakelite Wall Mounted Telephone - Siemens 311

This series of wall phones were made by Siemens brothers of Woolwich London from 1931. The automatic telephone manufacturing company (ATM ) also made a broadly similar device. This range was made for internal systems such as hospitals, hotels etc. Apparently an extremely rare and collectable telephone. read more

Code: 51930

WW2 1941 Dated Air Ministry Parallel Rule

A WW2 RAF Air MInistry parallel ruler. Marked 'Captain Field's Improved with the Air Ministry stamp and dated 1941. 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 this ruler is in great condition. read more

Code: 51962

WW2 1940 Signals Satchel & 1940 Dated Shoulder Strap

A British Pat 37 early signals satchel complete with shoulder strap. The satchel is in good clean condition and marked M.E.CO.1940 and the shoulder strap is is also dated 1940. read more

Code: 51933

WW2 British Message Form & Field Message Book

Contents for the signals satchel, consisting of an Army Book 155 containing Army Form C2128 message forms, around 35 left from a pad of 100. The 155 has provision to hold a pencil (Original War Drawing Pencil included) Also included Field Message Book - Army Book 153. The first quarter of the pad has been used. read more

Code: 51936

WW2 British Mk.1 F Field Telephone

The "Telephone Set F, Mk I" was the standard British Army field telephone during World War II. This portable instrument was used for communication within divisional headquarters and beyond. read more

Code: 51928

WW2 British Dispatch Riders Helmet Royal Signals

A BMB dated 1944 dispatch riders helmet size 6 1/4. The helmet has a textured finish and has the decal associated with the Royal Signals. The liner, and leather work are all in fantastic condition - although the felt/wool fabric is slightly grubby as would be expected. read more

Code: 51520

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