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While some listings are single offerings, others come from original new old stock crates or bundles so multiples may be available with identical dates and maker markings. Items are original military WWI-WWII surplus unless otherwise specified and should be considered 70+ year old collectible as opposed to being modern reproductions for reenacting, even though they are often still more durable being mil-spec quality.

David Gordon
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Lorena, Texas 76655 U.S.A.

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Free Master Searchable PDF Combined Index for the 3-Book Series Equipment of the WWII Tommy, Weapons of the WWII Tommy and Uniforms of the WWII Tommy

This is a free download of a master index that combines the content from all three books so you will know when looking for something not only what page it is on but also which book it is in. This index document covers the books in the revised and expanded editions, not the original printings from 20 years ago. It also includes a copy of each book's table of contents along with a breakdown of the number of photos and drawings for each chapter. This breakdown covers the original printings as well as the revised and expanded printings so you can easily see how much was added.

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Equipment of the WWII Tommy

Comprehensive book featuring individual chapters on web equipment, medical gear, signals equipment, anti-gas equipment, tents and field gear, knives and bayonets, and air deployment systems. Contains 664 pages with more than 1300 detailed photographs and drawings with full index. Original edition printed April 2004. New expanded and revised edition first printed July 2010.

$34.95
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Weapons of the WWII Tommy

Comprehensive book featuring individual chapters covering sidearms, rifles, machine guns, grenades, mortars and other weapons used by the British and Commonwealth soldiers during the Second World War. Contains 784 pages with more than 1400 detailed photographs and 150 drawings. Original edition printed September 2004. New expanded and revised edition first printed June 2011.

$34.95
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Uniforms of the WWII Tommy

Comprehensive book featuring individual chapters covering service dress, battledress, khaki drill and aertex, jungle green uniforms, Pattern 1944 web equipment, personal clothing, soft caps, cap badges, rank insignia, formation and unit insignia, utility clothing and wet and cold weather clothing. Contains 664 pages with more than 1700 detailed photographs and drawings with full index and an expanded colour section. Original edition printed October 2005. New expanded and revised edition first printed April 2012.

$34.95
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WEAPONS AND ORDNANCE RELATED

Note: Inert ordnance and demilled weapons items are shipped internationally at the buyers risk. It is your responsibility to know if purchased items can be imported into your country. While legal in most countries, the Customs and Postal Inspectors are sometimes overly cautious when they find certain items which may then become seized and possibly destroyed.

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Original WWII U.S. Military Sealed Carton Containing 20-Rounds of .45ACP Ammunition. These examples were produced by Western Cartridge Company in 1941 and came from a sealed wartime metal liner. Samples test fired in a Government Model 1911 worked perfectly as if they were produced last week. The essential companion for the collector and gun enthusiast that owns a wartime 1911A1 pistol, Thompson SMG or M3 Grease Gun. NOTE: We cannot ship live ammunition out of the USA. But we can use a kinetic bullet puller to remove the bullet from the casing so that the powder can be emptied and the primers can be struck In this way an opened carton of demilled ammunition can be shipped internationally. Multiple sealed cartons available and price is per carton.

$25

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Original WWI British 1-Pounder / 37mm Armor Piercing Projectile. In unfired condition with 1913 date. Has crisp marker codes on the copper drive band and full nomenclature with date on the lower surface. Inert and free of explosives.

$65

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Original WWII U.S. M51-B1 APC (Armor Piercing Capped) 37mm Projectile. In unfired condition with 5 - 1942 date. These were the projectiles fired from the M3 cannon used on a carriage as an anti-tank gun as well as in the Stuart tanks and Staghound AFV. Pocket on the rear for a tracer element and threaded at the opposite end for the hollow aluminum cap. Inert and free of explosives.

$40

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Original WWII German Wehrmacht MG34 / MG42 Gunner's Glyzerin Mischung Large Tin Container. These tins were issued for fighting units in cold climates as the contents were an approved replacement for oil needed for lubricating and anti-freezing protection on crew served machine guns as well as for anti-tank guns like the PAK40, PAK36 and PAK38 in use in Russia and the Ukraine. Excellent condition with no leaks, has crisp markings and both caps screw on easily.

$75

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Original WWII German MG34 and MG42 Machine Gun Bakelite Sulfur Container. These are dry lubrication containers used by German gunners during WWII to ensure smooth operation of their automatic weapons. The containers held sulfur and served as a sprinkle can when pressed from the bottom so that the vented center would become open. Have several available and all of them are in very good condition. Photo shows multiples at different angles and is meant to be representative of the single item you would receive if buying one example.

$50

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Original British WWII Artillery Shell Case Primer Pocket Test Gauge. Markings around the base read " Plug, Firing, Rep, No 14 Mk N2 51 MO /|\ ". Overall in excellent condition with crisp markings and threads.

$25

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Original British WWII PIAT or PITA ( P.I.A.T. Projector Infantry Anti-Tank aka P.I.T.A. Projector Infantry Tank Attack) Grip Set. These are in excellent condition and is a matched left and right Bakelite set. .

$125

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Original British WWII PIAT or PITA ( P.I.A.T. Projector Infantry Anti-Tank aka P.I.T.A. Projector Infantry Tank Attack) Front Sight Post. This example is in excellent condition complete with lock nut which holds the sight post from moving once it has been dialed in for curate shooting. .

$30

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Original British WWII PIAT or PITA ( P.I.A.T. Projector Infantry Anti-Tank aka P.I.T.A. Projector Infantry Tank Attack) Firing Pin. This example is in excellent but greasy condition. Very hard item to find on its own and this is the only one we have ever had available. .

$125

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Original British WWII PIAT or PITA ( P.I.A.T. Projector Infantry Anti-Tank aka P.I.T.A. Projector Infantry Tank Attack) Internal Fire Control Group Parts Set. This log consists of most of the internal action parts used in the fire control group on the PIAT. Small nuts at the right of the photos are new old stock lock nuts that hold the action assembly in place. .

$75

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Original U.S. Military Vietnam War Era 4.2-Inch Mortar Round Complete with Impact Fuze. Body and Fuze are each stamp dated 1969. Impact fuze is aluminum and the spring-loaded striker mechanism can be pressed in and it will pop back up on its own. No other internals are in the fuze and it and the round are both free of explosives. Stamped body markings read USF-2-25 1969 4.2 Inch HE M329A1 and the stamped fuze markings read FUZE PD M524A6 LS-9301 12-69. Very minty example and bottom threads are clean and ready to accept a launching cartridge. Inert and free of explosives.

$250

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Original WWII Canadian-Made Bren Gun Wallet for Small Spare Parts and Tools as Carried in the Large Pocket of the Spare Barrel Carrier or Slung and Carried by the No. 1 or No 2. Bren Gunner. Overall in excellent but issued condition. This pattern has snap closure internal pockets. Nicely marked on the inside with Bren nomenclature and Canadian C/|\ Broad Arrow. Additionally has the numbers "951" stamped in either white paint or heavy ink on the outside flap. Unsure if this is a unit ID or a reference to the gun it was assigned to.

$50

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Original British and Commonwealth Military Bren Gun and Lewis Gun Cleaning Kit Brush Set. Consists of four brushes with three being the smaller size and one being the largest size soft pattern. These are one of the major items that fills compartments on the Bren Gun Spare Barrel Case. These are the mid to late war pattern that go onto a stick having slots for the fittings. (Item 4).

$20

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Original British and Commonwealth Military Bren Gun and Lewis Gun Spun Wire Cleaning Kit Brush. This is the early war pattern that goes onto a stick having a threaded metal end. One of the major items that fills compartments on the Bren Gun Spare Barrel Case.

$15

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Original WWII British Mark Bren Gun Spare Barrel Case Complete with British-Made Mark II Barrel and Cleaning Kit. The barrel case is stamped with a 1942 date on the inside of the main compartment's flap. The .303 caliber barrel is in excellent condition and is original wartime production with 1943 date, complete with a new old stock gas regulator. Maker markings on the barrel are 43 for the date and CRD which indicates Climax Rock Drill company of Redruth, Cornwall, UK. The new old stock spare barrel case is the canvas pattern that has been treated to make it more waterproof. The quarter pint oil bottle that goes inside the lower pocket on the spare barrel case is the mid-war lightweight production gray plastic pattern produced in Canada and is complete with brush in the lid. Likewise the lubrication cylinder is also the lightweight pattern made of black Bakelite along with its lid and dipper/spoon. Cleaning components consist of an unissued Bren double pull-through, six uncut flannelet sections, five unissued wire cleaning gauzes and a wooden cleaning brush shaft with ferrel and complete set of brushes for cleaning the magazine body, chamber and gas ports. Overall a very nice set for display or actual use if you have a live Bren gun.

$250

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British WWII Instructional and Practice Training C.E. (Composition Explosive) Charges. Used by soldiers including the Royal Engineers, S.O.E. and O.S.S. to train and simulate placing and fuzing explosive charges. These are original wartime production and are inert, made from wood which is a tapered cylindrical shape to match the primer pockets in explosive charges. A fuze hole is located in the center. Have several lots and each lot contains two items for the listed price.

$20

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British WWII Instructional and Practice Training 1-Pound Stick of TNT Explosive. Used by soldiers including the Royal Engineers, S.O.E. and O.S.S. to train and simulate placing and fuzing explosive charges. These are original wartime production and are inert, made from wood, but are identical to the the real thing down to the fuze hole in the center. Note: Of the twelve we originally had, only one remains available and no others are expected. Priced per item.

$20

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U.S. WWII Original NOS Long metal tube nut for the elevating mechanism screw used with the M5 Mortar Mount / Bipod that was part of the M2 60mm Mortar and later M19 60mm Mortar. Basically a long metal tube which has internal worm screw threads which allow the mortar barrel to be elevated or depressed when the hand-crank is turned. The packaged part number is officially A-43-6008452 with drafting number of 88452 and these were wrapped up and sealed for storage in 1953. This part cross references interchangeably under the following number: 6008453, 5305-00-600-8453, 00-600-8453, 5305006008453, 006008453, and NSN 5305-00-600-8453. Have several available so photos are representative but they are all new old stock and simply need to be unwrapped and degreased before use. Priced per item.

$35

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British WWII Original NOS 3-Inch Mortar Recoil Spring. This example is in mint condition with all original paint and retains most of its original storage wrapping which was only pulled away at each end so it could be seen. Reference shot image at the right shows another stripped of paint in used condition which we sold many years ago and is not available. It is simply to show what would be under the wrappings if not familiar with this type of item. Extremely rare in this condition and an essential component that was also carried as a spare part in the Mortar spares satchel. Only this one example is available.

$100

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British WWII 3-Inch Mortar and 4.2-Inch Mortar Cross-Leveling Spindle Worm Gear Assembly. This assembly is often referred to in parts manuals as MR26SA which consists mainly of MR399 Knurled Head and MR398 Spindle. Essentially this assembly is part of the bipod cradle and is used to make fine adjustments of the mortar sight level by causing it to move on the collar. Have several available and what you will receive is one new old stock assembly wrapped in the original greased paper identical to the one in the center of the linked photo. The other two in the photo have been removed from the packed to show what is inside.

$45

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British WWII 3-Inch and 4.2-Inch Mortar Sight Charge Scales. New Old Stock in Excellent Condition. Mounted with a screw to the body of the mortar sight and also carried as spares within the leather mortar sight case. Multiples shown in the photo and available priced per item.

$20

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British WWII 3-Inch Mortar Barrel Long Carry Harness Leather Quick Release Assembly. These are in very good supple condition and are sewn onto the webbing component of the barrel sling or can be sewn onto the leather muzzle cover for use during periods of sustained fire where the crew kept a spare muzzle cover attached to the mortar collar so it would be readily available when needed to keep debris out of the mortar between firing sessions. Multiples shown in the photo and available priced per item. Barrel harness and muzzle cover in the photo are examples only and are not available for sale.

$25

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British WWII 3-Inch Mortar Long Carry Auxiliary Harness Strap Set. These are 2" x 36" including the galvanized swivel snap hook at one end. Typically issued as supplements for the No. 1 Barrel harness and No. 3 Bipod harness for added support and cross-sling configuration that helped with extended marches or situations involving a lot of climbing. In unissued condition with the remnants of the waxed stores tags but shows some light storage spots that may possibly rinse out. This is the only pair available other than getting a pair with one of the complete mortar harness sets.

$75

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British WWII 3-Inch Mortar Barrel Long Carry Harness Sling. This is the Number 1 Harness and would be part of a three harness set used for carrying a complete 3-Inch Mortar. The metal ring at one end of the harness slips over the ball on the mortar barrel. The loop of webbing at the opposite end goes around the barrel. And the leather tab features a quick-release fitting that can connect onto a leather muzzle cover to keep it in place. There is a length adjustment buckle in the center of the harness. See photos for details of condition as each one we have is unique. Example 1941 # 5 for Inquiries.

$75

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British WWII 3-Inch Mortar Barrel Long Carry Harness Sling. This is the Number 1 Harness and would be part of a three harness set used for carrying a complete 3-Inch Mortar. The metal ring at one end of the harness slips over the ball on the mortar barrel. The loop of webbing at the opposite end goes around the barrel. And the leather tab features a quick-release fitting that can connect onto a leather muzzle cover to keep it in place. There is a length adjustment buckle in the center of the harness. See photos for details of condition as each one we have is unique. Example 1943 # 6 for Inquiries.

$100

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British WWII 3-Inch Mortar Barrel Long Carry Harness Sling. This is the Number 1 Harness and would be part of a three harness set used for carrying a complete 3-Inch Mortar. The metal ring at one end of the harness slips over the ball on the mortar barrel. The loop of webbing at the opposite end goes around the barrel. And the leather tab features a quick-release fitting that can connect onto a leather muzzle cover to keep it in place. There is a length adjustment buckle in the center of the harness. See photos for details of condition as each one we have is unique. Example 1943 # 7 for Inquiries.

$125

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British WWII 3-Inch Mortar Firing Pins and Firing Studs. (Four patterns available, early war longer firing pins and firing studs, and later war shorter firing pins and firing studs. Firing pins work with traditional launching cartridges having a plain primer while firing studs are used with launching cartridges fitter with their own clipped on firing mechanism which strikes the primer on compression against the stud. Wartime manuals will list these variable depending on pattern as part MR 4539, MR 3158 and MR 4538. All in usable condition and priced per item. Specify in your request message which type you need. Multiples of each type available so photos are representative of stock and not necessarily the exact one you would get.

$65

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British WWII 4.2-Inch Mortar Firing Striker Stud ( Long Fat Pattern ) in Excellent Condition with Fine Threads with a Flat Top Surface. This design was used with launching cartridges that each had their own clipped on firing pin and striker. When the round slid to the bottom of the tube, the striker would bottom out on the top of the firing stud and cause the firing pin to detonate the primer. Some manuals have this coded as part MR 47 which is stamped on the side of the examples we have for sale. Limited Quantity Remaining.

$65

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Original Korean War Extended Length Equipment Straps Set (4) made as part of the load bearing kit used with the British 4.2-Inch Mortar. This is a set of four unissued straps and each is just over eight feet in length. There is a wider center section similar to a standard equipment brace which sits on the bearer's shoulder and the ends are 1 inches wide with a pair of sewn in rings which allow them to be made into loops. This is two pair and one pair is used to carry the mortar barrel (by two men) and one pair to carry the tripod assembly (by two men). Alternatively individual straps can also be used by one man to carry a pair of ammunition cases by placing the strap over the shoulders at the back behind the head and then one case of ammunition would be fastened to each loop which would be at his side allowing him to still carry his rifle. Unissued Condition in Limited Quantity. Priced as a set of four but you only pay for three compared to the single unit price.

$125

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Original WWII Muzzle Cover with Securing Straps for the British 4.2-Inch Mortar Barrel. Muzzle cover is made of canvas and is connected by quick-release buckles connected to long straps that terminate at a rope ring that they are sewn onto. The rope slips over the ball end of the barrel and then the straps can be snugged down. This prevents the muzzle cover from coming off while being carried or transported by vehicle. This example is very clean but is devoid of any visible markings.

$75

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Original WWII Muzzle Cover with Securing Straps for the British 4.2-Inch Mortar Barrel. Muzzle cover is made of canvas and is connected by quick-release buckles connected to long straps that terminate at a rope ring that they are sewn onto. The rope slips over the ball end of the barrel and then the straps can be snugged down. This prevents the muzzle cover from coming off while being carried or transported by vehicle. This example is fairly clean with light oil/dirt exposure. Inside there is a good 1943 date stamp and the marking on the outside identify the item as being for the 4.2 Mortar.

$75

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Original British WWII 2-Inch H.E. Mortar Bomb. This example is in average condition with 6/42 dated body and 1/42 dated tail unit. No fuze included but a 3D printed one is optionally available for an additional price. This round is #3. Inert and free of explosives.

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Original British WWII 2-Inch H.E. Mortar Bomb. This example is in very good condition with a 10/41 dated body and 12/41 dated tail unit. Varnish is the thicker, darker color compared to the lighter honey colored examples. No fuze included but a 3D printed one is optionally available for an additional price. This round is #35. Inert and free of explosives.

$125

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Original British WWII 2-Inch H.E. Mortar Bomb. This example is in very good condition with a 4/42 dated body and 12/41 dated tail unit. No fuze included but a 3D printed one is optionally available for an additional price. This round is #39. Inert and free of explosives.

$125

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Original British WWII 2-Inch H.E. Mortar Bomb. This example is in excellent condition with a 2/42 dated body and 1/42 dated tail unit. No fuze included but a 3D printed one is optionally available for an additional price. This round is #1. Inert and free of explosives.

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Original British WWII 2-Inch H.E. Mortar Bomb. This example is in excellent condition with a 3/42 dated body and 1/41 dated tail unit. No fuze included but a 3D printed one is optionally available for an additional price. This round is #38. Inert and free of explosives.

$150

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Original British WWII 2-Inch H.E. Mortar Bomb. This example is in excellent condition with a 10/42 dated body and 2/41 dated tail unit. No fuze included but a 3D printed one is optionally available for an additional price. This round is #34. Inert and free of explosives.

$150

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British WWII 2-Inch Mortar Sight Body. This is the main component in the 2-Inch Infantry Mortar sight but lacks the simple circular band used to mount it onto the mortar tube. Only one available.

$35

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British WWII 2-Inch Mortar Breech Piece / Action Parts Set. Includes the side cover with special cover screw in place, firing grip lever with screw, sear, barrel catch and pin for connection of the barrel to the base plate. Reference photo has some of these parts show as numbers 20, 21, 17, 18, and 38. The sear that makes the mortar actually fire when the trigger is moved is the rare part with this lot. We keep two in our live mortar's spare parts tin.

$150

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British WWII 2-Inch Mortar Breech Piece Barrel To Base Plate Mounting Parts Set. These parts are used only with the heavier early war 2-Inch mortars that have a long base plate as used with Bren Gun Carriers / Universal Carriers. Reference photo has these parts show as numbers 42, 47, 41, 46 and 48 which is the wavy washer that keeps the grip ridged but still movable.

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British WWII 2-Inch Mortar Breech Piece Firing Hole Bush. This is the plate that fits between the action and the barrel on all Marks of British and Commonwealth 2-Inch Mortars. The hole in the center top is what the firing pin passes through when struck by the hammer and the larger hole on the opposite side holds the firing pin spring and firing pin body so they are guided up when the mortar trigger is activated. Missing from 90 percent of surplus mortars as part of the demilling process since they are essential to making it work. In addition to one being in the actual mortar, it was common for another to be carried in the small spare parts tin. This example was in one of the spare parts bags we recently imported and it was rusty and had an enlarged center hole. And what looks like the smaller hole in the overhead shot is actually a shadow of a dimple which is to the outside of the real firing pin hole. For testing, this item was polished up and tried with one of our live 2-Inch mortars to see if it was still functional or only good for display. The two test photos show our mortar with a round having a good primer in the tail unit launching cartridge and another with the mortar broken down showing this part and the mortar round after the test shot. It worked fine but we use the longer stem pattern firing pin and I think this firing hole bush would work better with the shorter version. This is a simple part swap or filing off a few millimeters from the lower stem of a long firing pin so no hardship. But as such, it will be heavily discounted so someone needing to reactivate a mortar an get it or it can go into someone's strategic spares bag. Rare is rare and if you need one.... The photo showing multiple pieces with a firing pin and spring is for reference only and those other parts are not available. Reference photo 2 shows this part as item number 14.

$75

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British WWII 2-Inch Mortar Spare Small Parts Tin. These were carried in the wooden transit chests and also with the mortar holdall in the field so needed spare parts would be readily available when needed. Markings on the lid read Spare Springs, Keep Pins with 1942 date. Has the original brownish green military paint with hand painted yellow initials M.I. over three rifle green stripes. Unknown what unit this designates but its original from service so have left it as is.

$50

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British WWII 2-Inch Mortar Clinometer Case. This example made from leather and designed to hold the standard brass mortar clinometer which is readily available at militaria fairs and on eBay, typically without a case for some reason. Essential item to complete a mortar display. Only this single example available in webbing material. Clear maker markings read Case, Mor, Clino, Mk I on one side of the flap and the maker Denzil Don with 1941 at the opposite side of the flap. Center of the flap has the Broad Arrow /|\ and inspector 38 markings. Overall in excellent, supple condition with the exception of a minor tear in the eyelet of the flap strap which could easily be repaired and can be seen in photo number 3.

$40

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British WWII 2-Inch Mortar Side Plates. This is the mid-war pattern that continued for the rest of the war and into the postwar period as used on all variations of the Mark VII (Mk 7) and Mark VIII (Mk 8) 2-Inch Mortars. Currently these are not a restricted item in the United States but they may be prohibited in some other countries so check your local laws. Uncut and removed from demilled infantry mortars. Have a few with clear 1942 and 1943 dates along with maker markings. Choices available while they are still available. Perfect for completing a live 2-Inch Mortar or making a postwar mortar look presentable with a wartime dated part. Usually never available on the loose so a fairly hard item to source on its own. Note: Of the several dozen we had, there are now only a few remaining available and no others are expected.

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British Smoke Grenade Complete Striker Mechanism with Spoon and Pull-Ring. This pattern is used on the very rare WWII Number 80 and Number 83 Smoke Grenades and the design continued well into the postwar years. The two part mounting base with screw threads is wartime production along with the mouse-trap mechanism. The fly-off lever is postwar marked but virtually identical to the wartime pattern. Extremely rare even in the UK and could easily be used to build a replica Number 80 or Number 83 Smoke Grenade using a common U.S. pattern empty modern smoke grenade canister since the British Striker Mechanism could be installed into the top with minor effort. Inert and free of explosives. Note: Only one remains available and no others are expected.
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Original British WWII Mark III Universal / Basic Pouch as used with Sten Gun Magazines. Pouch was issued has ink stamp markings indicating Mark III and Maker MECo with 1943 date and /|\ Broad Arrow. Includes are three wartime Sten Magazines which were converted by the military from 32 round double stack to 20 round single stack for more reliable feeding. These can be converted back easily by simply removing the internal brass guides with a small punch.

$75

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British Original WWII Sten Cleaning Rods. All steel construction and issued for use with all patterns of Sten submachine guns. Have multiples available which are all in very good to excellent condition.

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British Original Pattern Sten Bolt Cocking Handle Mark II. This is the pattern that was first designed and used with the Mark II Sten Sub-Machine Gun but most were scrapped when the improved Mark V pattern was introduced because it allowed the weapon to be physically made safe. All models of Sten guns in service were retrofitted to the Mark V handle to the original pattern handles first issued with the guns were scrapped. Very rare today if you want to put your Sten Mark II back to the correct early to mid-war look.

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British Original Pattern Sten Bolt Cocking Handle Mark III. This is the pattern that was first designed and used with the Mark III Sten Sub-Machine Gun but most were scrapped when the improved Mark V pattern was introduced because it allowed the weapon to be physically made safe. All models of Sten guns in service were retrofitted to the Mark V handle to the original pattern handles first issued with the guns were scrapped. Very rare today if you want to put your Sten Mark III back to the correct early to mid-war look.

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British Original Pattern Sten Bolt Cocking Handle Mark V. This is the pattern that was first designed and used with the Mark V Sten Sub-Machine Gun. They were later retrofitted to most of the Mark II and Mark III Sten guns already in service along with having the receiver modified so that they would work as a bolt lock while in the closed position and prevent accidental slam firing of the weapon which could happen from sudden movement of the weapon when running or jumping over an obstacle. See second photo for wartime image of modification procedure.

$15

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Original British and Commonwealth Military WWI and WWII Weapons Cleaning Wire Gauze Patches. These were issued for use with all British weapons to assist in cleaning barrels on Enfield rifles, Bren guns, Lewis guns and the Vickers Medium Machine Gun. Typically the would be wrapped around the knotted end of the cloth weapons pull-through and pulled back and forth until the inside of the barrel was clean prior to oiling. Issued in single packages for rifles and quantity of five packages for light and medium machine guns. These were stored in the trap socket on the rifles with pull-through and oil bottle, and in the gunner's kits for the light and medium machine guns. Wire gauze is oiled and inside an oiled wax paper carton and in most cases was placed into sealed plastic postwar for long term storage. This listing is for single package containing one wire gauze. Multiples available.

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Original British and Commonwealth Military WWI and WWII Weapons Cleaning Wire Gauze Patches. These were issued for use with all British weapons to assist in cleaning barrels on Enfield rifles, Bren guns, Lewis guns and the Vickers Medium Machine Gun. Typically the would be wrapped around the knotted end of the cloth weapons pull-through and pulled back and forth until the inside of the barrel was clean prior to oiling. Issued in single packages for rifles and quantity of five packages for light and medium machine guns. These were stored in the trap socket on the rifles with pull-through and oil bottle, and in the gunner's kits for the light and medium machine guns. Wire gauze is oiled and inside an oiled wax paper carton and in most cases was placed into sealed plastic postwar for long term storage. This listing is for single package containing five wire gauzes. Multiples available.

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Original British and Commonwealth Military WWI and WWII Number 3 Metal Punches. These were used for removing pins from weapons needing to be fully disassembled for cleaning or repair. Essential small tool carried particularly in the gunners and emergency repair small parts wallets issued with the Bren, Lewis and Vickers Medium Machine Gun. Multiples available.

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Original British and Commonwealth Military WWI and WWII Lewis Gun Ruptured Case Extractor. Very nicely stamped on the side along with BSA maker markings. Only this single example available.

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WWI and WWII Pattern Vickers Machine Gun Blank Barrel Muzzle Attachment Spanner. This is our last one and it is 1938 dated and has "BLANK" and the ordnance code "YA" stamped on one side. Additionally it has a Broad Arrow inside a capital letter "D" indicating this one had been issued to Australian military forces. For reference, see Dolf Goldsmith's "Grand Old Lady of No Man's Land" Page 498 item shown as number 102.

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WWI and WWII Vickers Machine Gun Belt Tool. These were used to repairing the WWI and WWII cloth belts which had metal strips. Excellent and Unissued Condition with a rough black oxide finish. These are a very scarce Australian-made variation which was carried in the Spare Parts Chest. Additionally they can be used for setting the eye grommets in British '37 pattern webbing equipment and rifle slings. For reference, see Dolf Goldsmith's "Grand Old Lady of No Man's Land" Page 504 for the British version. Very limited quantity remaining available with no future stock possible.

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WWII British and Commonwealth Bren Gun and 2-Inch Mortar Wooden Replacement Carry Handle. These are New Old Stock WWII production and were re-packaged for longterm storage in individual plastic bags postwar by the British military. Have multiples of these available and price is per unit.

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WWII Medium Length Bladed Screwdrivers with Wooden Handles for use with the Bren LMG for Removing the Butt Stock. Uncommon in mint unissued condition with Australian D /|\ D markings.
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WWII Long Length Bladed Screwdrivers with Wooden Handles for use with the Enfield Service Rifles for Removing the Butt Stock. Uncommon in mint unissued condition with Australian D /|\ D markings.
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Original Swedish M1894/14 Mauser Bayonet with Matching Metal Scabbard. Excellent overall condition with EJ AB with anchor markings.

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Original Czech VZ 24 Mauser Bayonet with Metal Scabbard. Very good overall condition with CSZ K markings on the bayonet along with serial number 15142 on the pommel. Blade has a very nice sharpened edge. Scabbard also has CSZ markings and had minor nicks along the sides showing it has been issued and used in the field. This scabbard design fits the WWII German leather K98 bayonet frog and the bayonet itself fits the German WWII K98 rifle.

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Detonator / Primer Flash Tubes for U.S. 75mm Pack Howitzer Shell Cases. Seven available in one single lot. All have been fired but are in very good reloadable and reusable condition. Inert and free of explosives. Priced for the grouping.

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WWII Canadian-Made Weapons Oil Containers with Brush Built into the Cap. These were issued with the British and Commonwealth 2-inch mortars and Bren light machine guns and are designed to fit into pockets on the webbing 2-inch mortar cleaning kit, the Bren spare barrel bag and the Bren spares wallet. Have multiples available and all of them are in mint, unissued condition. Photo is representative of what we have.

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WWI and WWII British and Commonwealth 1915 Pattern Oil Cans. These were used with the Vickers, Bren, and 2-Inch Mortars and each have a brush built into the cap. Only a few available but all are in very good, unissued condition. Photo is representative of what we have.

 

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WWII British PIAT Cleaning Brush. These were issued with every PIAT and are roughly 16 inches long and 1.5 inches in diameter. Very rare and hard to find accessory for the PIAT and these are New Old Stock from original wartime packaging.

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3D REPLICA ORDNANCE

Note: All 3D Replicas are made full-scale. They are made from a hard bioplastic called polylactic acid (PLA) which is significantly more durable than resin printed objects. Projectiles can be used to complete empty shell casings, used for display or even potentially fired from live artillery pieces if you aren't concerned with the round maintaining ballistic integrity. The projectile will typically break up on firing and will be vaporized in the blast if sufficient gun powder is used. But caution should be emphasized until you know what (if anything) is coming from the barrel. 2-Inch mortar rounds can be launched from air-powered mortars and will fly aerodynamically just like a real round. They usually will land with no damage and can be used repeatedly unless they strike a hard surface which can cause damage. Made as an affordable option for people needing to complete shells in their collections or for filling out ammo racks on gun shields or ammunition containers.

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3D Printed Copies of the WWII German PaK40 75mm (7,5cm) Anti-Tank gun projectile. These are the standard Armor Piercing Pak40 7.5/L46 projectiles. They fit snugly into original shell cases with no sanding or fitting provided your shell case can accept a real projectile. Also will fit cases used in the KwK 42 7.5/L70 Panzer V Panther Tanks, KwK 40 7.5/L43 as used with the early Panzer IV Tank and StuG III Assault Guns, and the 7.5/L48 which was used in the later Panzer IV Tank and StuG III Assault Guns. In the photo showing three projectiles, the copy is at the far right. In the photo showing assembled German WWII 75mm shells, the second from the left is the copy and it was patterned from the far right Panther projectile. The last two shots shows a live PAK40 firing a hot blanks with one of these 3D printed projectiles which completely burned up in the blast. These are not painted and are made in one piece so nothing is glued together. Priced per item and made on demand so eMail your wants.

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3D Printed Copies of the WWII British 6-Pounder ( 6-pdr 7cwt ) and American 57mm Projectile Used in Anti-Tank Guns. This is the standard Armor Piercing projectile. They are not painted and are made in one piece so nothing is glued together. Priced per item and made on demand so eMail your wants and which type of projectile you prefer.

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3D Printed Copies of the WWII British 6-Pounder ( 6-pdr 7cwt ) and American 57mm Projectile Used in Anti-Tank Guns. This is the standard Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot projectile. They are not painted and are made in one piece so nothing is glued together. Priced per item and made on demand so eMail your wants and which type of projectile you prefer.

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3D Printed Copies of the British WWII 2-Inch Mortar Bomb Number 151 Impact Fuze. These are full-sale copies made to fit on original H.E. mortar bomb bodies as a placeholder for anyone having rounds lacking real fuzes. They can be held in place with a light school glue like Elmer's glue until they a real fuze can be sourced and that way your bombs threads won't be affected. A round with one of these fuzes attached will drop property into a mortar barrel and likewise will fit inside the original cardboard carriers. Priced per item and made on demand so eMail your wants.

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3D Printed Copies of the Various Patterns of British WWII 2-Inch Mortar Bombs. Photo shows real rounds on the left with a virtual copy shown to its right for the H.E. Bomb, Smoke bomb, Parachute Illumination Round and Signal Flare round. They are made full-scale and will fit inside original 2-Inch mortar barrels and the cardboard bomb carriers. The H.E. bombs are in three pieces while all other patterns are in two pieces having a body and a tail unit. Parts are glued together using a 2-part epoxy but are otherwise as shown so the bodies can be painted to your liking when you get them. Made as an affordable option for people needing a handful of rounds for display, to fill out basic pouches or complete ammo containers and vehicle racks. These rounds will function perfectly with 2-Inch air mortar / air cannons and fly identically to real metal mortar bombs. They can survive multiple impacts in a field without damage but may sustain damage if they land head-first on a road or other impervious surface. Priced per item and made on demand so eMail your wants.

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3D Printed Copies of the British WWII Number 74 Mark I "Sticky Bomb" Grenade. These are virtual copies made in two pieces, handle and protective outer clamshell. They do not open so there is no replica glass globe inside. The example photos show an original alongside one of the replicas as well as an original bomb carrier filled with replicas. These come as shown with small features already painted. A hole in the handle will allow you to add a cotter pin with a firing/instruction safety tag if desired. Real original examples are extremely rare and expensive so a good alternative as a collection placeholder or for public display. Priced per item and made on demand so eMail your wants.

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3D Printed Copies of the British WWII Number 77 White Phosphorus Smoke Grenade. These are virtual copies made as one piece so they can be used for display, pouch fillers or thrown at a reenactment. In the example photo, the inverted black grenade and the lower left and right black grenade are copies with the two green and silver grenade being original for comparison. They come as shown unpainted and are made as an affordable option for people needing a handful of them as typically issued since real ones have gotten pretty expensive. Priced per item and made on demand so eMail your wants.

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3D Printed Copies of the WWII British PIAT Anti-Tank Bomb. In the photos, three original bombs are shown with three of the 3D copies. The one with the yellow band was used for the CAD files in terms of copying the spot welds, seams and type of impact fuze which is the rounded tip style. We did not replicate the tear-off ring that is found on unfired original rounds because they can stand on end for display without it. Likewise the center tube is hollow but a little more narrow on the inside to allow for a stronger wall thickness since they are not made of metal. The hole is made to fit a 12-gauge blank but the tube itself is not strong enough ballistically on its own to contain the detonation. They will still fit perfectly in the cradle of a PIAT provided it is cocked. They are made in one piece and are unpainted. Priced per item and made on demand so eMail your wants.

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Original New Old Stock 1942 Dated Early War Tank and Armored Fighting Vehicle Periscope.

$75

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Original WWII German Military Crate For 5cm / 50mm SPRGR / High Explosive Shells Artillery. Fairly large item but should be able to ship easily via postal service or UPS. These rounds would have been used with the 5cm KwK 39 cannon on Panzer III tanks and with the PaK 38 Anti-Tank Gun. Multiple photographs show all sides so view them for details. Size is approximately 26 inches by 10.5 inches by 10 inches.

$150

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Original WWII German Military Crate For Igniters, Primers and Other Explosive / Blasting Components as used by Pioneer / Engineer Units during the war. Fairly large item but should be able to ship easily via postal service or UPS. Multiple photographs show all sides so view them for details. Size is approximately 20 inches by 12 inches by 8 inches.

$150

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Original British / Commonwealth Military Ordnance Quick Firing Naval 4-Inch Mark XIX Gun Artillery Projectile Crates. Very large wooden crate with wire handles at the top which have leather hand holds built into their centers. Unique crate designed to stand on end for top loading and unloading. We're told this style was naval use on submarines due to the nature of the hand holds only being on one end. Designed to hold four complete shell cases with projectiles in a special internal carrier that can be lifted out. Marking have the crate production model code C154 with A.N. indicating Australian Navy. Have only this single example available. Large, heavy items that would need to be picked up or have freight arrangements for delivery. Size is approximately 40 inches by 15 inches by 13 inches.

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WWII British / Commonwealth Vehicle and Artillery Grease Gun. These are made by Tecalemit and fit the large round and hex pattern grease fittings found on German, French and British military and civilian trucks, cars and artillery pieces. Cap on the back unscrews for filling and then these work by placing the flexible head onto your grease fitting and push the grease gun forward which pumps the grease. Tube the head is on extends and contracts while pumping and the head itself can pivot as needed to get the correct angle. Example photos show two with compressed and extended positions as well as the head near fittings on a Daimler Dingo Scout Car and a German PAK40 anti-tank gun. Same fittings found on Jaguar cars, T-16 and other Universal Carriers, Citroen cars and trucks, etc. Have several available and all are in excellent condition with only light sighs of use or storage. Markings are sometimes faint but read Tecalemit and Made in England.

 

$75

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WWII U.S. 57mm Anti-tank Gun and British / Commonwealth 6-Pounder A/T Gun Bore Brush. Unissued and still in the original wartime dated package. Part Number C-36-6193748 Revision Number 7 Dated 3-24-44.

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American Vietnam War Era / Circa 1970s Tank Turret and Armored Vehicle Mounted .30 Caliber 1919 Machine Gun Cover. Bag is in excellent new old stock condition with nice stenciled markings including D51284 part number. Sides have a pleated / concertina style size expansion built in and four lift the dot female fasteners are at the open end forming a box to allow the cover to fit over the machine gun and snap onto the hull of the armored vehicle to ensure a waterproof and dustproof connection. Length is approximately 32 inches. Would equally work for a Bren gun or Vickers MMG mounted into a Ferret or similar British AFV.

$75

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WWII British 6-Pounder Anti-Tank Gun / 6-PDR A/T Gun / U.S. 57mm Anti-tank Gun Action or Breech Cover. These are sewn to form a tube which can be slipped over the rear breech / action mechanism of the gun and then lashed closed to protect the parts from water and mud. Size when laid flat is approximately 18 inches by 36 inches. This example is is dirty from light use and has its original gun designation I1 painted on the outside in white. Outside has original stencils showing which side is the top and Australian D /|\ D with 1940 date. For inquires this is Cover # 2.

 

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WWII British 6-Pounder Anti-Tank Gun / 6-PDR A/T Gun / U.S. 57mm Anti-tank Gun Action or Breech Cover. These are sewn to form a tube which can be slipped over the rear breech / action mechanism of the gun and then lashed closed to protect the parts from water and mud. Size when laid flat is approximately 18 inches by 36 inches. This example has been painted externally for increased waterproofing and has a large black square painted on one side with gun designation G / 4 painted in black. No other internal or external markings are visible but may be present and located once dust is washed off. For inquires this is Cover # 3.

$100

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WWII British 6-Pounder Anti-Tank Gun / 6-PDR A/T Gun / U.S. 57mm Anti-tank Gun Action or Breech Cover. These are sewn to form a tube which can be slipped over the rear breech / action mechanism of the gun and then lashed closed to protect the parts from water and mud. Size when laid flat is approximately 18 inches by 36 inches. This example has been painted externally for increased waterproofing and has a large white square painted on both sides with gun designation E / 2 painted in white. No other internal or external markings are visible but may be present and located once dust is washed off. For inquires this is Cover # 4.

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Unknown Tank Mantlet or Artillery Front Action Cover. Dark heavy OD canvas in mint unissued condition. No parkings of any kind. Has four grommets with two on each long edge for securing the open edge down. Center hole is approximately 10 inches in diameter. The cover has a taper to it so the wider portion where the hold is located is approximately 32 inches wide. The height of the central hole to the base straight down to the floor as shown in the listing thumbnail photo is 22 inches. And the base size as sitting on the ground is approximately 20 inches by 32 inches. Possibly for the M10 Wolverine Tank Destroyer or the M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer.

$50

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Unknown Artillery or Tank Breech Cover. Has a tapered shape as seen in the numerous photos and a zipper down the center on one side to enable it to be slipped onto whatever it was designed for. Overall length is approximately 32 inches. Size at the open end is approximately 10 inches by 15 inches and the size at the closed end is approximately 8 inches by 12 inches. Very heavy canvas construction and no visible markings.

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Original WWII Canvas Artillery Bore Cleaning Brush Bag. Number 4 pattern with maker marking H.P.L and 1941 date stamp. Diameter is approximately 3.5 - 4 inches with a length of 9 inches. Draw string closure makes the bag somewhat universal and these are sometimes used as artillery muzzle covers, small parts bags and as spare track pin bags even through they were originally intended to hold a bore cleaning bristle brush.

$20

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Original WWII Canvas and Leather Large Bore Artillery Piece Muzzle Cover. Markings are on the inside and include 1938 date with Canadian Broad Arrow C/|\ and maker Woods MFG Limited Ottawa. Measures approximately 8 inch diameter and 6 inches long so potentially good for several other artillery pieces. Unissued condition.

$25

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Original WWII Canvas Tool Roll used with the 25-Pounder Artillery / 25-pdr Field Guns. Markings on the inside read Spare Parts 25 PR with 1941 date. Inside has numerous pockets for tools to be inserted into before the flap is folded over and then the entire case would be rolled up and kept closed via a pair of heavy cords Dimensions are 20 inches by 22 inches when laid out.

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Original WWII Canvas Tool Roll used with the heavy 4.5-Inch and 5.5-Inch Artillery Pieces. Markings nomenclature on one side and maker markings W&G with 1943 date on the opposite side. Inside has numerous pockets for tools to be inserted into before the flap is folded over and then the entire case would be rolled up and kept closed via a pair of heavy cords Dimensions are 23 inches by 44 inches when laid out.

$55

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British WWII No 19 Wireless Set Microphone / Headset Extension Cord. The cord has a length of sixteen (16) feet and appears to be new old stock. These are used with Wireless Remote Control Units so the operator can be further away from the main wireless set. Additionally they can be used directly between a dongle on the Wireless and the headset itself to allow the operator greater range of movement while in a tank or universal carrier. This would also allow the operator of a vehicle to dismount and move away from the vehicle to make observations while still being able to communicate.

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British WWII Pattern Leg / Support for the Various Models of 10-CWT Trailers and 2-Wheeled Lightweight Trailers Used by the Airborne Forces. Most of the British Airborne Jeep Trailers and Water Trailers will have two of these legs with one at each end. Some trailers like the Machinery and Workshop Trailers will have four. Overall length is 25 inches with support disk welded at one end being approximately 3.5 inches in diameter. Opposite end is open.

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Original WWII New Old Stock Studebaker M28, M29, M29C Weasel Fuel Filler Neck Cover Assembly. Unissued NOS excellent condition and retains original military repacked inventory tag from February 1957 with government part number FSN-2520-562-8386-G179 and Vehicle coded part number G179-56-28386.

$35

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Original WWII New Old Stock Studebaker M28, M29, M29C Weasel Head Bolts. These are original WWII production "TR" marked head bolts that were repackaged in pairs during the 1950s for strategic spares with the onset of the Korean War. Two lengths were used on the Studebaker Champion Straight Six engine, short regular head bolts and two long head bolts for use with the top mounted water inlet. These are the the long type and price is per pair in original packaging. Works for any model Weasel as well as for the postwar civilian Studebaker cars that used the Champion engine.

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Original WWII British Military 5-Gallon Water Can. Same design as the standard British military 5-Gallon Fuel can which was copied from the German military pattern but has the word WATER pressed into the lower portion on each flat side to designate its intended purpose. BMB maker marked with W /|\ D government proof and 1944 date. Overall in very good original condition with no apparent leaks. At some point in its postwar life it had a tag added to the front indicating it had been re-purposed fuel in Germany having a tag that reads REINBENZIN which translates to Pure Gasoline. Fairly rare item in the USA having the WATER stamping and being in such good condition.

$150

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Original Rubber Rim Liner Used To Prevent Spoke Ends From Damaging Bicycle Inner Tubes. Removed from a wartime British BSA Folding Bicycle but most likely used with all pattern bikes from the period having similar sized tyres. Very supple and usable condition. Size markings are really all that remains visible for ink stamps.

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Charge Containers - Postwar dated but the same as wartime production and in mint condition with lids. Sold with all three as one lot.

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Original WWII British and Commonwealth Military Operator Number 1 Mark II YA8414 Wired Signals CW Morse Key Junction. Unit is in excellent overall condition with functional key set. Has two ports on the back for connection of outbound signals to two remote wired stations. Uses plug YA8112 to link remotes to this unit.

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Original WWII British and Commonwealth Military Wired Signals Trainer. Essential unit uses to teach soldiers CW Morse Code as well as switching procedures for sending and receiving.

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Original WWII British and Commonwealth Military Wireless Spare Valves / Tubes on transit mounting plate in metal tin container. Basic set of tubes to service a Number 19 wireless set. Container is in very good condition with easy closing lid and locking pivot hasp. Late-War Service Green Color. This is not a complete set as three tubes from the upper side and three from the lower side are missing. Webbing carry handle is still present on the lid as is the webbing lifting strap for pulling the set of tubes on the carrier out of the tin.

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Original WWII G166 Ford T-16 Universal Carrier Final Drive / Differential Axle Housing Oil Seals. These are New Old Stock and are unobtainable anywhere else. Have several available that come from a sealed wartime box we opened during the course of our own vehicle restoration. These are one of the special parts produced specifically for the T-16 so there are no modern substitutes. Priced per pair of seals. These are part number G166-03-82860 which is also referenced in the manual as A-333947 and CM-12371A depending on the section. Only have 8 pairs of seals remaining from the original box of 25 pairs. Down to having only one pair remaining and don't expect to ever have any more in the future.

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USA Signal Corps Radio Cables. Generic pair of standard cables used with most WWII and postwar sets including the GR/C series. Short cable used with power supply and longer cable used with joining multiple sets and external components together. Both are in very good to excellent condition and sold as a set.
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Original WWII Australian Military Issue Clasp Knife with Lanyard. Nice clean example with crisp markings including Australia D /|\ D Broad Arrow. Knife has riggers marlin spike, normal cutting blade, can opener and a flat blade screwdriver at the opposite end from the lanyard pivot mount. Rope lanyard is original and is the Other Ranks pattern.

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Original British Whistle with Lanyard. Whistle is white metal with lanyard ring and nicely marked The Acme Thunderer and Made in England. Lanyard is the shorter length designed to connect to the epaulet and reach to the breast pocket. This is a very loud and crisp sounding whistle.

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WWII British and Commonwealth Soldier's Physical Training PT Shorts. This is an unissued pair of khaki colored exercise shorts. Waist has elastic for fit which eliminates the need for buttons or cloth ties in the front. Inside has black ink stamp with maker nomenclature, Broad Arrow /|\ and 1940 date. Excellent condition and only this single pair available.

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WWII Period Canadian Soldiers Hand-Made Trouser Leg Weights. These came to us many years ago with a uniform and webbing for a Canadian army soldier. Leg weights were an unofficial practice used by some soldiers to present a much crisper uniform appearance. The leg weights would be passed through a loop/tube sewn into the trouser leg cuffs and this would weigh and pull them down when worn. The trousers would look freshly pressed even while worn due to the seams being pulled down making the trousers wrinkle-free. A true personal effect for display representing the lengths a proud soldier would go to in an effort to make himself more presentable to his peers and superiors when on parade.

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WWII British and Commonwealth Officer's War Department Issue Leather Whistle or Watch Strap. Mint and unissued with 1944 date and W /|\ D ink stamps on the back. Has two slots with one at each end. One would fasten onto a uniform pocket button and the other would fasten onto the fob of a pocket watch or ring-end of a military whistle to facilitate easier removal from the bottom of a pocket. A very rare collectible, distinctly officer's personal effect.

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Original Unissued Military Blue with White and Green Weave Dress Lanyard.

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Original Unissued Military Red and Green Dress Lanyard With Brass Whistle Clasp.

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Original Unissued Military Blue, Yellow and White Dress Lanyard With Brass Whistle Clasp.

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Original Unissued WWII British and Commonwealth Military Other Ranks String Pistol, Compass or Knife Lanyard.

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Lot of 15 Sections of Military Ribbon For Hanging, Court Mounting Framed Medals or Making Ribbon Bars. Includes: Distinguished Flying Medal, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, Military Medal. 1939-1945 War Medal, Defence Medal. General Service Medal. 1937 Coronation Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Africa Star. 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star and Australian Service Medal.

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Original British and Commonwealth Mention In Despatches Award. Excellent Condition Bronze Finish with Two Bendable Claw Back prongs for Mounting to Medal or Campaign Ribbon.

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Original Vintage Dutch / Netherlands National Flag Made From Individual Sewn Lined Pieces Measuring 6 Feet By 4 Feet. Good color but no visible maker markings or date stamps.

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Original British WWII Anti-Gas Overboots. Mint Unissued Condition with 1941 /|\ date and maker mark stamps. These very rare Overboots are virtually identical to the Special Operations Executive (SOE) Canvas Anti-Mud Boots. The main difference being the pattern used by SOE and OSS agents parachuting into France were void of any ink stamps to indicate country of origin should they be found in proximity to a drop zone. They also tied with cords instead of lighter cloth tapes and by 1944 they had leather soles instead of the sorbo rubber type seen on these Anti-Gas Overboots.

$50

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Original British Early WWII Anti-Gas Ointment Number 2. Tin has some light surface discoloration but all of the full tubes inside are in very good condition with excellent markings. Tin is dated December 1940 and marked as the Number 2 pattern ointment introduced in April 1939 and replaced by the next pattern in 1941.

$35

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Original British Early WWII Respirator Haversack Two-Pocket Introduced in 1939 Which Was Intended to Hold The Newly Introduced Anti-Gas Ointment and Anti-Gas Eye Shields. The original Mark V Respirator Haversack had no provisions for these items so this item was developed with the intention of being sewn onto the front of the existing haversack. Thus turning it into a Respirator Haversack Mark V-C with the "C" indicating "Converted". Subsequent patterns of Respirator Haversacks had the extra pockets built in. Essentially a rare emergency issue item that is seldom seen due to only being produced for a very limited amount of time. This one is in excellent condition with beautiful maker markings and 1940 date and Broad Arrow /|\ stamps.

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Original British WWII Anti-Gas Over-Gloves. Issued to be worn over lighter weight oilskin anti-gas protective gloves. These allowed soldiers to operate crew served weapons, handle shells, utilize pioneer tools, etc while under gas attack without risk of damaging their protective skin fitting protective gear. Last two gloves from an original sealed bundle of 50 pairs we got decades ago.

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Original British WWII Light Pattern Anti-Gas Respirator With Filter And Haversack. Respirator is size Normal and was molded in January 1944. Web straps and back-piece likewise are matched and 1944 dated. Haversack and its webbing strap are each marked as having been made in 1943. Haversack and Respirator are both in excellent condition with Broad Arrow /|\ acceptance markings.

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Original British WWII Duty Gas Mask / Respirator Issued to Wardens, War Workers, Home Guard and Soldiers on Leave in the UK. The mask is in unissued / mint condition. Rubber is supple, lenses are clear, elastic bands are flexible and the rubber head pad is supple and crisply marked with Broad Arrow /|\ and 1942 date. The mark has the production 1942 ink stamps along with a 1943 inspection stamp. The gas mask carrier is also in unissued / mint condition and is marker marked with a 1942 date.

 

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Original British Anti-Gas Eye-shields Grouping Consisting of Mark I, Mark II and Mark III Packaging. Carton dates range from 1942-1944 with postwar paper stickers showing them being inventoried as late as 1955. Eye-shields aren't rare on their own but a set of all three types produced is a bit tougher to come by. Each package contains six eye-shields with three being clear and three being tinted. These are what you see General Rommel wearing while on campaign in the desert serving as dust goggles. Condition of the eye-shields themselves is unknown since they haven't been taken out of the packages. Being thin celluloid and 75+ years old, they are likely brittle so best kept as they are for a collection. Lot of three priced together for $25.

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WWII Australian-Made Large Size Shell Dressing. Identical to the British-Made wartime examples with the exception of the Johnson & Johnson maker markings. Very good condition and dated May 1944.
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WWII Canadian Military Leather Winter Mittens. Matched left and right pair with C/|\ maker marking and 1943 dated ink stamps. Long leather strips have button holes at the ends so the mittens can be fastened to a coat to prevent loss when removed to have hands free access. This this single pair available.

$25

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WWII British Tinned Steel Mess Tin Set (B). Very good condition original large and small mess tin set featuring the economy steel with leaded tin protective coating. The coating tends to obscure stamped markings which is the case on the large tin and the smaller tin only has a faint /|\ Broad Arrow mark visible.

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WWII British Tinned Steel Mess Tin Set (C). Very good condition original large and small mess tin set featuring the economy steel with leaded tin protective coating. The coating tends to obscure stamped markings. Large tin has MB (Metal Box) maker code with 2-41 date along with a /|\ Broad Arrow. The smaller tin has a /|\ Broad Arrow mark with 43 date code and what appears to be IS for the maker code.

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WWII Australian Military Experimental Knife with Short Spoon Designed To Fit Inside the Mess Tins. Both items feature the D/|\D marking. The knife design was experimental and has a die-cast handle with a cutlery grade blade. Intended for Australian issue in the Pacific as part of their nation's lightweight set. Extremely rare to find today.

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WWII U.S.A Military Pattern Knife, Fork and Spoon Set. Each Item has a large "U.S." stamped into the handle.

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WWII British Rubberized Small Multi-Purpose Bag. These were part of the Pattern 1944 Jungle Issue and were used alternately to protect tobacco/cigarette/matches rations, AB64 Paybooks and other important documents, or anything else generally susceptible to the wet tropical conditions. Mint and unissued with maker code, 1945 date and /|\ Broad Arrow stamps on the inside.

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WWII Lend Lease USA-Made Rot-Proofed Rations Bag. Larger than the rubberized multi-purpose bag and intended for fresh bulk rations such as bread, cheese and meat issued to the individual soldiers fighting in the Pacific. Made in 1943 and issued to British and Commonwealth troops as well as to American soldiers. Mint and unissued condition with draw lace closure at one end.

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WWII British and Commonwealth Jungle Issue One-Man Mosquito Netting. Used with a wooden frame for convalescent patients in a bed, or on its own over a military folding cot or slit trench.

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BOOKS - MANUALS - PHOTOS and OTHER PAPER ITEMS
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Original WWII British Soldiers AB64 Identification Paybook and Skill At Arms Record of Weapons Training. Both are named to the same British soldier. AB64 has a pass glued to the inside front cover as a final document towards the end of the war where he was granted permanent daily off-time as long as the peace held out. Listings include personal information and record of inoculations. Skill at Arms contains full history of training and range firing of rifle, pistols, Bren gun, PIAT. 2-Inch mortar and throwing hand grenades. Reproductions of targets with grouping notations included as courses were completed, passed successfully and signed off by range instructors. Very rare to encounter both documents for the same soldier as Skill At Arms booklets seldom turn up compared to AB64 Paybooks.

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Lot of Four WWII Documents and Pamphlets for Active Duty British and Canadian Soldiers. The document titled Security in Connection with Moves Overseas is in English and French with a 1944 date. The pamphlet detailing information pertaining to Malaria is dated 1941 and covers other ailments soldiers could contract while in the tropics and temperate regions including North Africa and the Mediterranean. The document Soldier and Civilian was intended to help active duty officers to adjust to dealing with some contract civilian personnel who would be part of their staff and was printed in 1943. And Do's and Don'ts for Troops Going Overseas was re-printed in Canada March 1942 for the benefit of Canadian soldiers.
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Original Soldiers Pocket-Sized New Testament Bible As Issued To Christian Canadian Military Personnel. Printed in London during 1940. Presented by the British and Foreign Bible Society in Canada and Newfoundland. Cover inset is signed by one of the Padres. Measures approximately 4.5 by 3 inches.

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Original Soldiers Pocket Filler. Single Sheet Humorous Keats Poem Titled West African Nightmare.

$15

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Original WWII Royal Engineers Training Memorandum No. 3

Royal Engineers Training Memorandum Number 3 printed in 1942 which has 70+ pages. Deals with bridging including Bailey Bridges, Pontoons and Rafting. Demolitions covering numerous charges including beehives, hayricks, exploders, guncotton and how to employ these to destroy bridging, airfield and armored vehicles such as tanks.

 

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Original WWII Royal Engineers Training Memorandum No. 4

Royal Engineers Training Memorandum Number 4 printed in 1943 which has 50+ pages. including numerous large format fold-out drawings making it a much thicker manual than other editions having more pages. Covers bridging including the then standard 40-ton Bailey Bridge, Universal Carrier Flotation using Assault Boats, and German large pneumatic boats. And a dedicated section to explosives and booby traps including those in use in the UK, Germany, Italy and Japan at the time of the Second World War. General demolitions charges include the Beehive, Hayricks, Blasting Machines like the Exploder Dynamo Condenser and Wet Gun Cotton.

 

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Original WWII Canadian Army Training Pamphlet Number 1 - A General Instructional Background for the Young Soldier

Pamphlet in the book's title is an understatement as this s actually a book with 206 pages. Covers virtually every topic a new recruit entering military service would need to know. Sections include elementary drill with and without arms, military courtesy and saluting, weapons training including the early issued Ross Rifle, basic small arms, anti-tank weapons and 2-inch and 3-inch mortars. Patrolling, creating and crossing obstacles and basic field engineering are also detailed in their own sections. One of the best overall references to have for period information on most things dealing with the Canadian Army.

 

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Original WWII 1942 British and Canadian Gas Training Manual with 1942 Amendments in a Second Volume

Wartime British Gas Training manual which was reprinted in Canada during July 1942 for Commonwealth troops. Main manual is just over 100 pages and the supplemental amendments publication is 20 pages. Covers not just basic training gas for the soldier but also how to seal vehicles and structures to prevent ingress of gas along with construction of air locks to allow safe entry and exit of a bunker during a gas attack. Decontamination instructions are also explained in detail. Price is for the pair of manuals.

 

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Original WWII U.S. Military War Department Field Engineer Manual FM 5-30

United States military engineers field training manual from June 1943 with 250 pages including detailed index. Covers in depth topics on barriers and obstacles, wire emplacements and mine fields, improvised explosives and booby traps, anti-tank obstacle construction, defense of beaches and river crossings, and clearance and removal of enemy mines and traps. Excellent and very comprehensive wartime reference.

 

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Original WWII Men Only Pocket Booklet

British wartime 104 page pocket book similar to Reader's Digest with short stories, news briefs, politically correct and/or sexist cartoons and other items typically of interest to young servicemen. This one is Volume 28 Issue 110 from January 1945. Good overall condition, cover is loose and some minor damage to it's lower spine area but all pages remain and are still bound. Great reenactors pocket filler and camp life accessory.

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Original WWI Manual of Military Law

This original manual was printed in London by the War Office and is the 1914 Edition which continued in service as the basis of military law used in conjunction with the King's Regulations until the end of the Second World War. Contains 908 pages covering all aspects of the legal system and procedures for dealing justice to military personnel.

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Original Lot of 12 Mint and Unissued British Armed Forces Special Vouchers. These payment notes for military personnel were issued beginning with the Second Series which followed the termination of the wartime British Military Authority notes. Examples in this lot of Series Two, Series Three, Series Four and Series Six. The Series Five notes were never issued due to counterfeiters having compromised the series prior to its being issued. All twelve notes are crisp with no folds, marks or tears.

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Original Allied Invasion Currency - Single German 100 Mark Note in Mint, Unissued Condition. These were issued to British, Canadian and American military personnel prior to operations commencing in Germany and is a Series 1944.

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Original Allied Invasion Currency - Lot of Four Notes: Two German Half Mark and Two German 1 Mark Notes in Fine to Good Condition. These were issued to British, Canadian and American military personnel prior to operations commencing in Germany and are Series 1944.

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Original Allied Invasion Currency - Single Italian 100 Lire Note in Very Good Condition. These were issued to British, Canadian and American military personnel prior to operations commencing in Italy and is a Series A 1943.

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Original Allied Invasion Currency - Lot of Four Notes: Two Austrian One Shilling, One Austrian Two Schilling and One Austrian Five Shilling Notes in Very Good to Excellent Condition. These were issued to British, Canadian and American military personnel prior to operations commencing in Austria and are Series 1944.

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Original Single British One Pound Note in Near Mint Condition From the Bank of England. Note has a very crisp watermark which is visible when held up to a light source and this was used to deter counterfeiting. Note is a perfect example of currency used in England from 1939 through the end of the war.

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Original Lot of Nine Notes Issued By The British Military Authority For Use By British and Commonwealth Troops fighting in North Africa and Greece. These were in use from 1943 thru 1945 and were good in all military establishments, mobile NAFFI canteens and towns occupied by the British Forces. Notes are in very good to excellent condition and there are example of each denomination produced during the war. These are: one Six-Pence Note, three One-Shilling Notes, three Two-Shilling and Six-Pence Notes, one Five-Shilling note and a single One-Pound note.

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Original Single German Nazi Military One Mark Note in Mint, Unissued Condition. Issued by the German Military Authority in Berlin in 1944. This type of paper note was issued to German troops moving on leave and while in transit from one country to another for occupation duty. Once they reached their new military assignment, the army issued notes would be collected and the soldier would be reimbursed with currency currently being used in the country he was stationed to.

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Original Lot of Two Notes Issued By The State Bank of Italy in 1944 Following The Surrender To The Allies. Notes are in good condition and consists of one Italian 5-Lire note and one Italian 10-Lire note. This currency was in use in Italy while the Allies were fighting the Germans on Italian soil and later co-existed with the Allied Invasion Script produced for troops to use in Italy during the Allied occupation.

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Original Allied Invasion Currency - Lot of Five Notes: Two Japanese Fifty Sen, Two Japanese Ten Sen and One Japanese 1 Yen Notes in Very Good to Mint Unissued Condition. These were issued to British, Canadian and American military personnel prior to operations commencing in Japan and are Series 100. These notes were also issued for use in Okinawa.

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Original Lot of Two Notes Issued By Japanese Government Beginning in 1942 For Use During Their Occupation of the Philippine Islands. The Japanese made Philippine government notes illegal. Filipinos often referred to these notes as Mickey Mouse Money. Both notes are in very good condition with one 50-Centavos and one 10-Centavos note.

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Original Lot of Three Notes Issued By The British Military Authority in Tripolitania (Italian Libya) For Use By British and Commonwealth Troops fighting in Tripolitania/Libya These were in use from 1943 thru 1945 and were good in all military establishments, mobile NAFFI canteens and towns occupied by the British Forces. Notes are in good to excellent condition and there are examples of the 10-Lire Note, 50-Lire Note and 100-Lire Note.

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Original Lot of Three Notes Issued By The Bank of France by the Vichy Government While Under German Occupation. Lot consists of one French 5-Francs note, one French 10-Francs note and one French 20-Francs note. Notes are all dated 1942 and 1943 and replaced previously issued French bank notes printed and used prior to the German invasion. These are the currency used by both local French citizens and German military forces while in France until the liberation of Paris in August 1944.

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Lot of British Wartime Soldiers Postal / Correspondence Related Items. Consists of a booklet for stamps that contains two unused WWII era postage stamps with information for soldiers related to sending a letter, two WWI War Department sanctioned Field Service Post Cards which were carried over into the Second World War (one has 6-17 print date and the other has 5-18 print date), a Surface Mail wartime envelope for Active Service Personnel which was passed by the official censors, a wartime British Postal Order dated from 1944 used for transferring funds, a Servicemen Salvation Army Hostel Voucher from 11-45 for working men following discharge, a wartime baggage tag for official service travel bearing the OHMS label for On His Majesty's Service, and a Royal Ordnance Factory Radway Green Package Slip document.

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Lot of Six WWII Documents and a Unit Photograph to the Same British Soldier. Documents include: Wartime Enlistment Notice, Certificate of Transfer to the Army Reserve, Record of Wartime Service, A Leave Pass, Release and Transfer of Wartime Savings, and a postwar document where the soldier was required to keep his employment type and status updated for the military in case they needed to recall him to active duty for a future conflict. The unit photograph has nothing written on the back but this man served with a Royal Artillery Regiment.

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WEBBING - EQUIPMENT - TOOLS - OPTICS
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Original WWII British and Commonwealth Lineman's Leather Pole Climbing Belt with Valise. The valise is 36”x9”x9” and has wooden inserts inside the upper edges to prevent it from being folded shorter or collapsing when carried by the two top-mounted handles. It can be cinched narrower though using the two adjustable straps and buckles. Valise has seen use and has some stains and one small frayed hole but is otherwise in solid condition. The valise would have also contained a pair of climbing spikes/gaffs, leather work gloves and knee pads in addition to the leather climbing belt. The leather lineman’s climbing belt is very heavy and the main waist belt with back brace fits a wide range of sizes. Likewise the leather pole strap can be sized for the job. One of the period photos attached shows a man wearing a similar rig with the harness set very short since he is using it so he can play out cable from the back of a jeep as opposed to climbing with it. Another of the period photos shows a man with the climbing strap around his neck since he can climb using handholds and will secure himself to the pole to work hands free once he gets to the needed height. The belt has a fold-over frog to hold a pair of wire cutters or pliers. A wartime pair are shown for illustration purposes but are not included as only the climbing belt harness and valise are for sale. Leather on the climbing belt could use a clean and some oil but its in very good coverall condition for its age.

$250

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Original WWII Metal Slide Rule With Wind and Range Scales as Used with Vickers Medium Machine Gun Emplacements. This pattern was used throughout the war and one of the slides has tables for calculations specific to the Mark VII ammunition. Mark VIII ammunition would eventually replace the Mark VII ammunition but not until the postwar years even though it initially made its first appearance during 1944. There are two slides and each has different tables on both sides as needed. Unique part of machine gun history and classic item for a weapons layout. Slide Rule only and we have several available so photos are representative.

$75

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Original WWII Slide Rule With Case and Sling. Webbing is in excellent condition with case having web belt buckles on the rear and an adjustable should sling. Metal Slide Rule is included and its description and additional photographs can be seen in the listing above. Only have a limited number of slide-rules with a case so they will likely sell out long before the slide-rules on their own.

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Original U.S.A. Military T-5 Parachute Complete with Uncut Suspension Lines and Mounting Buckles. This is an early 24-foot diameter parachute that was used both as a primary main T5 chute and as the T5 belly reserve chute. The difference being how the suspension lines are gathered and connected onto the risers or buckles. Large primary ink stamped markings are on panel number 24 and they read:
AN-DWG NO. 42G2001-7
ORDER NO. 535:43-8400 AF
SERIAL NO. 42  1022290
NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE FIBRES INC.
DATE JUL 14 1943

Each panel is numbered from 1 to 24 with blue ink stamps and also with “AN” higher up the canopy indicating it was a U.S. Army contract.   The 24th panel has all of the maker information and the wartime date stamps.   Lines in the top apex cone of the canopy and the 24 suspension lines are all made from white cord.  The parachute canopy is also white. There are numerous wartime accounts of civilians recovering these parachutes from the drop zones for use making wedding dresses since material like this was in such short supply during the war for civilians to purchase. Overall in excellent condition with no rips or tears.

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Original WWII British Military Inflatable Life Belt. Excellent overall condition with functional bladder and inflater tube. Neck and waist tapes are all in clean, unfrayed condition. Nicely dated 1944 with British /|\ Broad Arrow stamps. As issued to airborne troops on gliders and to airborne and infantry troops that landed by ship in Normandy for D-Day and those that made the Rhine crossing in rafts during March 1945 during Operation Varsity.

 

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Original WWII British Military Royal Artillery Leather Knee Pad in Unissued Condition. These were issued as singles to artillery crewmen to place on one of their knees since they often knelt for long periods of time with their field pieces while operational. When worn, the curved part faces up with the strap passing around below the knee and above the calf muscle. Reference photo 1 shows men of the Airlanding Light Regiment with their 3.7-Inch mountain howitzer during a field exercise 12 OCT 1942 and the three men standing each wear a knee pad on their right leg. Markings stamped into the end of the strap are small but appear to be HGR 10.

 

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Original WWII British Military Parachutist Knee Pads. This is an unissued matching pair of knee pads which are marked size Medium along with /|\ Broad Arrow and 1943 date. Markings are identical on each one and are on the inside surface so visible when the leather lace is pulled out which would be done if opening the knee pad up to put it on without removing the jump boots. If only wearing socks, then they could be pulled on without unlacing and then the boots could be put on. Issued at the Ringway Parachute Training Centre to both airborne forces and S.O.E. personnel who were learning to parachute. They were also used by non-airborne trained Jedburgh, S.O.E., O.S.S. and military soldiers who were required to parachute into enemy territory on an operation since it would be their first and possibly only jump. Near mint condition and would be very hard to upgrade.

 

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Original British Military Irvin PX4 Parachute and Harness. Complete assembly with X-Type Harness, Quick Release Box 4-Point Harness Mechanism, Static Line, Four Riser Assemblies with Suspension Lines, Inner pack tray for Suspension Lines, Outer Bag and Parachute. This is the same type formerly used by the British Airborne Forces during the post-WWII years and which is still used actively by members of the British Pathfinder Parachute Group. The design is virtually identical to the late WWII X-Type Mark II which featured the same method of static line deployment and harness quick connects to the outer pack.

The smaller photo at the left shows the front of this type harness being worn and the same type parachute from the back of members of British Pathfinder Group prior to loading on a C-47 to jump on Ginkel Heath in Arnhem for the 60th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden. While I have personally parachuted with this model on several occasions, I have not jumped with the one we have for sale. It came to us in trade from another airborne collector. All parts appear to be in very good condition and the canopy is still connected to the suspension lines and risers as can be seen in some of the photographs. The parachute canopy is olive drab with olive drab netting around the base. This model is the closest you will come to an actual WWII X-Type without actually having one and the harness has all of the same features. Can be displayed as is or used for actual static line parachuting but should be unpacked and repacked prior to use since we don't know the history of who packed it or when. The outer bag was opened for photographs and cursory inspection before being tied again with heavier non-standard break-tie string. Likewise the external harness sitting on top of the packed parachute has zip ties to keep it all neat for shipping as can be seen in the last photo. These can be easily removed when you are ready to wear the rig or place it onto a mannequin. Rare item and the first complete one that we've seen available in the USA for at least fifteen years.   

The Irvin PX1 Mk4, aka PX4 has a flat circular canopy design with little having been changed since the 1942 pattern. It is a reliable pattern with a comparatively fast rate of descent. The harness comes together with a quick release box that is located at the base of the sternum. You rotate the outer dial and then press inward to release three of the four connections simultaneously. The harness and risers have no canopy releases which is the same as the wartime parachutes so being dragged was always a possibility after landing.

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Original WWII British and Commonwealth Military Airborne Parachute Drop Container and Pannier Compression Head. Overall size of the main component without being compressed is 16 x 10 inches. Constructed during the war with a wooden base having heavy springs and padding beneath a canvas/burlap cover. The cover has vent holes in the sides and four flaps having securing grommets to allow the unit to be connected onto a container or other bundled drop load. Same purpose of adsorbing much of the landing impact force as the metal crush head that was fitted onto one end of some of the heavier steel drop containers. This example with D /|\ D markings and maker being Windsors of Melbourne, Victoria in Australia. Overall in excellent but dusty condition with the exception of one very small tear denoted by an arrow in one of the photographs. Extremely rare airborne item today which is seldom seen available for sale.

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Original WWII British-Made Waterproof Ground Sheet as Issued and Carried in the Small Haversack. Maker markings with logo for J. H. Bean and Company Ltd. with 1942 date stamp and W/|\D British Broad Arrow acceptance stamp. No tears or major stains with typical darker color on one side and the lighter khaki on the other. Perimeter has eyelet holes to allow staking down to make a rain fly or to lace for use as a rain cape. This is a little stiff from long term age but unfolds easily and would become supple again once soaked in warm water or can be left as is for a perfect kit layout with the small pack that it would be carried in.

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Original WWI Entrenching Tool Reissued During WWII with a WWII Entrenching Tool Carrier and Helve. Webbing carrier has a light coating of blanco and is marked MECo with 1941 date. The entrenching tool itself is in excellent condition and is maker marked Wellington with 1918 date along with over stamps for 1940 with the war department /|\ Broad Arrow stamp. The helve is the early pattern used during both wars without a spike bayonet fitting. It also has the /|\ Broad Arrow stamp on it. Overall an excellent combination representative of the necessity to reuse equipment early war following the massive losses of weapons and webbing due to the Dunkirk evacuation.

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Original British WWII Military Torch / Flashlight (Standard Pattern With Extended Blackout Hood Insert). Folding carrying handle doubles as the method for keeping the battery compartment closed. Has belt/bike clasp on the rear for hands free use. Lens cover screws on and off for access to the bulb and/or to change a filter similar to modern military flashlights which can have red, blue, amber, etc colored filters. The current included filter is amber in color but has age damage. Being inside the hood with reduced aperture, this is not very noticeable but would be easy to fix/replace.

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Original British Military WWII High Power Binoculars With Leather Case. Binocular case is marked Bausch and Lomb, USA. The binoculars which fit the case perfectly are marked Optical Film & Supply of New York but also feature a British Broad Arrow /|\ mark. These are most likely Mark 19 binoculars which were used by both the U.S. Army and by the British Army during WWII. Magnification is 7x50 which is lower by today's standards but 6x35 and lower was the standard for most officers at that time. Having the larger objective lens allowed for collection of more light allowing a crisper image. One lens has some crazing to the internal coating but it doesn't affect the viewed image when using these field glasses. Minor other cosmetic issues such as chipping which is visible in the photos but otherwise a very good pair of optics. Priced to sell since they aren't pristine but have a lot of good serviceable life left in them for reenacting or kit layout.

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Original WWII Commonwealth Large Vehicle First Aid Kit with British /|\ Broad Arrow and 1943 Date. This is the larger size metal tin first aid kit usually issued with British and Commonwealth tanks, Universal Carriers and armoured fighting vehicles including the Daimler "Dingo" Scout Cars. Metal body is in very good condition but likely will need to be repainted on the outside. Inside has around 95% of the original white painted surface and the full paper contents listing which shows this example came from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Two latches are used to lock the lid in place but the studs they catch are missing so will need some restoration. Priced well below market value due to the latches even though the tin stays closed and sealed without them if the latches are folded to the closed position..

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Original WWII Small Tin Box for Spare High Intensity Light Bulbs Used With the Morse Code Long Range Signalling Lamps, Aldis Lamps and other similar signal light devices. Very good condition with mint interior and 1942 date. Exceptionally rare to find on its own to complete one of the British and Commonwealth signalling light sets. Only this single example available.

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Original Australian Military WWII Switchable, Variable DC Power Pack. This metal power pack is new old stock and in excellent condition. It has a three prong power cord plug receptacle on the front face along with an on/off switch and a variable power knob that serves as a lamp dimmer control when a light is being powered. The lid is removable and is where either one large rectangular or two of the smaller rectangular wartime batteries can be fitted. First introduced for use with the machine gun and artillery director illuminators but later issued as a stand-alone component for supplemental power to some field desk lamps, gun and artillery lamps and various other items that used battery DC power. Only this single example available.

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Original P'37 WWII 1944 Dated British Ammunition and Equipment Load Carrying Harness. Typically encountered on the market with postwar dates and sold as Bren tripod slings, but actually used to carry extended loads hands free. Usually loads would be paired such as two mortar bomb or PIAT carriers, two fuel cans, two rifle ammunition crates, etc. These were often used by airborne troops needing to double up supplies while moving, and by 3-inch and 4.2-inch mortar crews during long carry to reestablish a forward firing position. This seldom seen example is actually unissued with a WWII wartime 1944 date. Wartime example tend to be harder to find since they were used and often disposed of in the field.

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Original WWII American-Made M10 Tool Roll / Holdall. Unissued and mint condition with crisp ink stamp markings. Approximate size laid out flat is 8.5 inches by 15.5 inches.

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Original WWII American-Made M14 Spare Parts Roll / Holdall. Unissued and mint condition with crisp ink stamp markings with 1944 date. Approximate size laid out flat is 10 inches by 12 inches.

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Original WWII Australian-made Double Buckle Straps. Similar to the 1-inch wide straps used with the large haversack but these have an additional length of strap attached near one end with a second buckle. These were a multipurpose strap used to secure things like the rain cape to the webbing as shown in the larger linked photograph. Can be used with weapons or other soft kit being fastened to vehicle or to other kit. These straps have an overall length of 28 inches. Only this single pair remains available.

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Original WWII Australian-made Signals Equipment Strap. Has wider center section for distribution of weight on the shoulder. Center of this wide section has to added tabs with matched nuts and flat plates for securing a small tin of spare valves/tubes/bulbs/filters as required with the main wireless component the long ends of the strap are connected to. This strap has an overall length of 41 inches. Only this single pair remains available. These are also used with Wireless Remote Control Units as well as with Fullerphones.

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Original WWII Canadian-Made Ration Pack Straps. These have been issued but are in excellent condition other than needing a light clean. Complete with 2-inch wide brass slider buckles used to fasten the straps on the large dry goods pack or single or double hot food cylinder packs. The same pattern was also used on the British and Commonwealth WWII mine detector backpacks. These straps have an overall length of 28 inches. Only this single pair remains available.

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Original WWII British Number 2 Bren Team Supplemental Magazine Pouch Set. Basic pouch set with forward and rear over-the-shoulder extra large magazine pouches with a joining shoulder strap. All components are in very good condition with 1940 and 1941 dates, British manufacture codes and /|\ Broad Arrows. Has the waist strap removed as was typical in the field to allow the rig to be dropped off with the Bren gunner when things got hot. Very nice collectible which serves a good and functional purpose in any weapons display or living history event.

 

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Original WWII Canadian Number 2 Bren Team Supplemental Magazine Pouch Set. Basic pouch set with forward and rear over-the-shoulder extra large magazine pouches with a joining shoulder strap. All components are in mint unissued condition with the main shoulder strap being ZL&T 1941 C/|\ marked. Much more rare than the British version and often missing from weapons displays even though they were common issue during the war.

 

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British Canvas Water and Feed Bucket. Very nice early war item in very good condition with crisp ink markings on the inside with 1939 date and marker markings for Baker Brothers of Dundee. Nice item to complement a British B.E.F. and Dunkirk impression. Only have one remaining now from once having had over two dozen of these.
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Original WWII British 1937 Pattern Mark II and Mark III Snap Closure Basic Pouches / Universal Pouches. Very good used condition and some have Blanco on them. Perfect for reenacting since most would be applying their own Blanco anyway to color match them to their other webbing. Priced per pair of two pouches. No choices of dates, colors, etc but you will receive two perfectly usable pouches. Have several dozen while they last. Original Mil-Spec so will last much longer than modern reproductions.

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Original British 1937 Pattern Mark III Basic Pouches / Universal Pouches in Excellent Unissued Condition. These are postwar dated in the 1950s under the flap and have the late war introduced quick-release toggle and staple closure as opposed to the earlier wartime pattern with snaps. The Mark III pattern was produced with snaps and the quick-release closures but is a slightly longer pattern pouch designed specifically for Sten gun magazines. The earlier war Mark II pattern is just a bit too short for the Sten magazines. Perfect for reenacting and priced per pair. Have several sets so the photo is representative of what you will get.

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Original British pre-WWI 1903 Pattern Mark II Water Bottle Carrier with Mark V Water Bottle. The Mark II water bottle carrier is maker marked H.G.R. with 1912 date and the bottom support strap under the water bottle is stamped 2MB which is likely a unit designation. Mark V water bottle is blue colored enamel with the standard khaki wool covering which has seen some use over the last 110 years since it was made. Overall in very good to excellent condition given its age.

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WWII Original Australian-Made Extra Wide Webbing Equipment Braces in Unissued Condition. Have a few pairs so photo is representative of what you would get.

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WWII Original Australian-Made Extra Wide Basic / Universal Pouch. Very rare oversized pattern of the universal pouch that was made during WWII only by the Australian military. Pouch is in issued but very good condition with the exception of the flap snap needing to be reset or replaced. Only have this single example available.

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WWII Original Australian-Made eTool / Entrenching Tool Webbing Carriers in Unissued Condition. Identical to the British and Canadian WWII pattern other than slight color and marking differences. Have a few so the photo is representative of what you would get.

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WWII Original Australian Vehicle and Field Commander Map Cases. These have waterproof canvas cover that snaps down and clear panel inside to protect the map or documents. This can also be marked on with grease pencils for route planning and troop dispositions which can be wiped off later without affect to the map underneath. Unissued Condition. Marked with 1943 Production Dates and C. G. Hartley & Co.

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Original Unissued WWII British Small Pack / Haversack with Unissued Left and Right L-Straps. This example is marked C.B. Co. with 1941 date. Photos show the actual pack that you will receive along with one left and right matched pair of unissued L-Straps which will be Mec Co. 1940 dated.

$100

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Original Unissued WWII British Small Pack / Haversack with Unissued Left and Right L-Straps. This example appears to be marked A.N.N. Co. Ltd. with 1942 date. Photos show the actual pack that you will receive along with one left and right matched pair of unissued L-Straps which will be Mec Co. 1940 dated.

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Original Unissued WWII British Small Pack / Haversack with Unissued Left and Right L-Straps. This example is marked Bagcraft Ltd. with 1942 date. Photos show the actual pack that you will receive along with one left and right matched pair of unissued L-Straps which will be Mec Co. 1940 dated.

$100

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Original Unissued WWII British Small Pack / Haversack with Unissued Left and Right L-Straps. This example is marked Bagcraft Ltd. with 1942 date. Photos show the actual pack that you will receive along with one left and right matched pair of unissued L-Straps which will be Mec Co. 1940 dated.

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Original Unissued WWII British Small Pack / Haversack with Unissued Left and Right L-Straps. This example is marked Bagcraft Ltd. with 1942 date. Photos show the actual pack that you will receive along with one left and right matched pair of unissued L-Straps which will be Mec Co. 1940 dated.

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Original Unissued WWII British Small Pack / Haversack with Unissued Left and Right L-Straps. This example is marked B.H.G. Ltd. with 1943 date. All small packs produced during 1943 had an economy change to save brass so the tabs on the back where the L-Straps connect will have a reinforced weave but no brass end-piece. Photos show the actual pack that you will receive along with one left and right matched pair of unissued L-Straps which will be Mec Co. 1940 dated.

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Original Unissued WWII British Small Pack / Haversack with Unissued Left and Right L-Straps. This example is marked A.C. with 1943 date. All small packs produced during 1943 had an economy change to save brass so the tabs on the back where the L-Straps connect will have a reinforced weave but no brass end-piece. Photos show the actual pack that you will receive along with one left and right matched pair of unissued L-Straps which will be Mec Co. 1940 dated.

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Original Unissued WWII British Small Pack / Haversack with Unissued Left and Right L-Straps. This example is marked Bagcraft Ltd. with 1943 date. All small packs produced during 1943 had an economy change to save brass so the tabs on the back where the L-Straps connect will have a reinforced weave but no brass end-piece. Photos show the actual pack that you will receive along with one left and right matched pair of unissued L-Straps which will be Mec Co. 1940 dated.

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Original Unissued WWII British Small Pack / Haversack with Unissued Left and Right L-Straps. This example is marked J. & A. H. Ltd. with 1943 date. All small packs produced during 1943 had an economy change to save brass so the tabs on the back where the L-Straps connect will have a reinforced weave but no brass end-piece. Photos show the actual pack that you will receive along with one left and right matched pair of unissued L-Straps which will be Mec Co. 1940 dated.

$100

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Very Rare Original WWII Canadian Large Pack with Left and Right L-Straps. Vat Dyed During the War For Jungle Use But Never Issued. Only a Very Few Sets Available.
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Original WWII Canadian-Made Officer's Valise. These bags are roughly the size of the standard small pack or haversack but they are carried either by a handle on the back similar to an attaché case or by a sling using an equipment brace and connecting it into the two fittings on the rear. Inside there are two large divided compartments and then two smaller compartments are built into the front for more delicate items such as a compass or pocket watch on one side and identify papers on the other. Haven't had these available for more than 15 years and thought we'd long since sold out but found six more in a carton of other webbing. Each is in unissued but dusty condition and has the Canadian C/|\ Broad Arrow along with ZL&T (Zephyr Loom and Textile) maker marking and 1941 date. Photo is representative of the item you would receive and they all have the same markings.

$125

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Original WWII Canadian 1 Inch by 28 Inch Equipment Webbing Straps in Mint and Unissued Condition. A pair was used on every large pack / haversack but this was a universal strap used for many things, particularity on vehicles for securing cargo and pioneer tools. These have various markings and wartime dates and are made by ZL&T and MS&U and each has a 1943 production date and the Canadian C/|\ Broad Arrow marking. Photo shows examples a random selection of each maker. Have several hundred of the MS&U maker but only a limited selection of the ZL&T maker so you can have a choice of maker while the option is still available. Priced individually at $5 each.

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Original WWII Canadian-Made Webbing Long Equipment Braces (Shoulder Straps). This set is a matched Left and Right pair with MS&U 1942 and C/|\ Canadian Broad Arrow. Still has the tab to hold the set in a cross on the back when worn. See photo for overall condition.

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Original WWII Canadian-Made Webbing Long Equipment Braces (Shoulder Straps). This set has two Right side long straps MS&U 1943 and C/|\ Canadian Broad Arrow. See photo for overall condition.

$25

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Original WWII Canadian-Made Webbing Long Equipment Braces (Shoulder Straps). This set has two Right side long straps ZL&T 1943 and C/|\ Canadian Broad Arrow. See photo for overall condition.

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Original WWII Canadian-Made Webbing Long Equipment Braces (Shoulder Straps). This set has two Right side long straps ZL&T 1943 and C/|\ Canadian Broad Arrow. See photo for overall condition.

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Original WWII Canadian-Made Webbing Long Equipment Braces (Shoulder Straps). This set has two Right side long straps ZL&T 1943 and C/|\ Canadian Broad Arrow. See photo for overall condition.

$25

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Original WWII Canadian-Made Webbing Long Equipment Braces (Shoulder Straps). This set is a matched Left and Right pair with ZL&T maker but one is 1942 and one is 1943 dated. Both have the C/|\ Canadian Broad Arrow. Still has the tab to hold the set in a cross on the back when worn. See photo for overall condition.

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Original WWII Canadian-Made Webbing Long Equipment Braces (Shoulder Straps). This set is a matched Left and Right pair with ZL&T maker but one is 1943 dated and the other has an illegible date. Only one has a clear C/|\ Canadian Broad Arrow. Still has the tab to hold the set in a cross on the back when worn. See photo for overall condition.

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Original WWII Canadian Matched Pair of Basic Pouches / Universal Pouches in Mint and Unissued Condition. This set has matching C/|\ Canadian Broad Arrow markings along with 1943 dates and ZL&T maker markings. Priced per pair of pouches.

$65

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Original WWII Canadian Waterbottle Carriers in Mint and Unissued Condition. These have various markings and wartime dates and are made by ZL&T and MS&U. Photo shows examples to two and choice of maker will be provided while available.

$25

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Original WWII Canadian Large Frame Revolver Flapped Webbing Holster in Mint and Unissued Condition with faint ZL&T maker markings and Canadian C/|\ Broad Arrow stamp. Have a small quantity available so photo is representative.

$50

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1937 Pattern Skeletal Waterbottle Holder Produced Postwar. Identical to the wartime design with the exception of the date. Perfect for reenacting as makings are not visible with a water bottle installed.
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Original WWII Unissued British-Made Denison Pattern Camouflage Tank / Pixie Suit with Hood. Suit is a large size in excellent overall condition two very small period repairs having been done in one area shown up close in one of the photos. The matching detachable hood, which is often missing on these suits, has some tears in the center back and then also where one of the thinner ear circles is located where were designed for headphone to sit over. Each ear under the hood has a circle which has only a thin layer of cloth so as to interfere with a radio headset being worn and audible. Often they were torn out completely. Otherwise a very nice and rare uniform that was only produced during 1944 and 1945. Has all correct and functional zippers, zipper pulls and Newey snaps. Very nice display piece that easily fits onto a six foot tall standing mannequin as can be seen in the book Uniforms of the WWII Tommy where it was featured.

$850

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Original Pakistan Special Services Group (SSG), their Army's version of Special Forces and Commandos while under the Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Regime, Camouflage Brush-stroke 1st Pattern Denison Smock used from 1972-1977. All cotton with tan plastic buttons. One sleeve has a pocket for pens or small tools. Armpits have embroidered air vents. Four large front pockets. Overall in excellent condition with no buttons missing or broken. Buttons at the side/waist and sleeve cuffs to allow for multiple sizes but generally I’d say it’s a size Medium approximately 38”- 42” chest as they were worn warm weather more like a baggy shirt as opposed to WWII being worn over wool battledress. Fairly rare if you collect exotic camouflage uniforms.

$75

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Original Wartime British-Made 1943/1944 Snow Camouflage Set Consisting of Smock, Trousers and Pair of Shooting Gloves. This type of winter warfare camouflage was issued to be worn over existing uniforms to aid in concealment more to provide warmth and windproof protect as found with the actual snow suit sets. They are might lighter weight material and saw service with both the British and the American forces during the Battle of the Bulge. The smock is 1944 dated and the trousers are 1943 dated. Both are size 2 and intended to be worn over other heavy clothing and each item is in near mint unissued condition. The pair of white winter shooting gloves have different maker markings but are a matched left and right with the same size.

$250

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Original Wartime British-Made Officer's Service Dress Peaked Cap. Cap badge is officer's bronze Royal Artillery regiment and the side buttons are bronze finish general service officer's pattern. Hat is in excellent overall condition. Size approximately 7 - 7 1/8 in American hat sizes.

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All Original British Military Wartime 1940 Economy Pattern Service Dress Uniform Jacket, Trousers and Belt for a Lt. Colonel Awarded the British Empire Medal and Serving in the Indian Army. This is a very unique custom tailored private purchase uniform grouping in a large size that will easily fit a mannequin. Based on the crispness of the inside lining of the jacket and light tan color of the trouser pockets with no staining to them or the waistband, it would seem the uniform was probably only worn a few times. Jacket and trousers each have sewn in tags for the same tailor shop Moss Brothers & Co. Ltd, Covent Garden, London. The jacket has service number details which have thus far been unresearched.

Each shoulder epaulet has gilt rank star and velvet padded crown denoting the rank of Lt. Colonel. Each collar has the bronze officer's pattern Indian Army Expeditionary Force badge. GRI stands for Georgius Rex Imperator in Latin which translates to George, King-Emperor. The shoulders, upper pockets and chest all have King's Crown Indian Army brass buttons. Lower pockets have no buttons being a 1940 economy pattern service dress jacket.

The ribbon bar has six awards and one is a very unique medal only awarded to civilians. The nearest is The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire / British Empire Medal for civilians having performed an act of exceptional valor or service. This award was first introduced in 1917 by George V in a purple color. This changed in 1935 to the type worn on this uniform which officially is rose-pink with two stripes of pearl-grey. If it had been awarded for military service, it would have the addition of a central pearl-grey stripe. Two of the awards are for military service in the Great War and these are the standard WWI British War Medal and the WWI Allied Victory Medal. The remaining three awards are the Order of El Rafidain which is comparable to being a Knight of Iraq circa 1922-1927, the Iraq Active Service (1924-1932) a.k.a. King Faisal's War Medal for British Army and RAF soldiers, and the General Service Medal which probably would have had a clasp on the full-size medal indicating Iraq.

$450

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All Original Wartime Dated Canadian Wool Battledress Blouse and Trousers, Both Named to a Captain in the Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps. Blouse is 1945 dated size 8 with yellow embroidered rank stars denoting captains rank and each sleeve has matching RCAPC shoulder titles. The blouse has been period custom tailored so the lapels lay open and flat as was often done by officers for a dressier appearance when worn with a tie. Trousers are also 1945 dated and size 5. This is a very nice unmessed with named original Canadian-made uniform set.

$300

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All Original Wartime Dated Canadian Wool Battledress Blouse and Trousers for Army Major. All insignia is hand sewn and includes red embroidered major crowns on each epaulet. Each sleeve has embroidered "Canada" titles and formation badges for the First Canadian Army which was formed in 1942 and served in Europe from July 1944 until May 1945. Blouse is 1944 dated and a very large size 13. The blouse has been period custom tailored so the lapels lay open and flat as was often done by officers for a dressier appearance when worn with a tie. It also has extensive pleating in the back to allow a more tailored looking fit while providing expansion allowing for easier movement. Trousers are also 1944 dated and a large size 10. Blouse armpits each have three embroidered vent holes and there is one very small hole in the upper back area. Ribbon bar has the 1939-1945 Star, the 1939-1945 War Medal, the Defense Medal, and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with the Maple Leaf which indicates Overseas Service.

$400

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Original WWII British and Commonwealth Removable OD Wool Shirt Collar. Unissued in crisp condition. Fine OD color wool on the outside and khaki drill lined on the inside to prevent chafing of the neck when worn. Large size 4 approximately size 15-16 inch neck and 1944 dated with British /|\ Broad Arrow stamps.

$25

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Original WWII British and Commonwealth Removable Khaki Drill Shirt Collar. Unissued in crisp condition. Fine khaki drill linen. Large size 15 inch neck with June 1942 date, British /|\ Broad Arrow stamps and maker company name from Belfast.

$25

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Original WWII British and Commonwealth Khaki Drill Shorts. Ink stamps on the rear inside waist indicate size small and 1942 production date. Excellent overall condition with no missing buttons and both waist closure tapes and buckles are present. Side entry pockets at the hips and a single pocket on the rear. One of the patterns worn by troops fighting in North Africa including men of the 1st Airborne Division while training and staging for Operation Husky.

$65

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Original Post-WWII Canadian Military Battledress Trousers. Fairly large size number 10 with 1953 date stamp and maker / size nomenclature on the inside lining. Very good overall condition and perfect for reenactors portraying Canadian troops since there are no quality reproductions available for the wartime Canadian wool color which these were made from.

$40

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New-Made British WWII Pattern Khaki Drill Trousers. Made by What Price Glory and marked as a size 40 waist. Retail for $55 but we took them in as trade and don't usually sell reproduction clothing so priced to sell.

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British-Made Scottish Gordon Highlanders Glengarry with White Metal Gordon's Regimental Cap Badge and Correct Gordon's Tartan Badge Backing. Body and Crown are both dark blue colored wool and the top Pom-Pom is red. Lower band is black silk as are the full-length tails. Diced checking is white, red and dark blue. This would have been worn by men of the Gordon Highlanders in the UK. Overall in excellent condition with very clean lining. Hat size is approximately 7 1/4 to 7 3/8.

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British-Made Scottish Cameron Highlanders Glengarry with White Metal Cameron Regimental Cap Badge and Correct Badge Backing. Body and Crown are both dark blue colored wool and the top Pom-Pom is red. Lower band is black silk as are the full-length tails. This would have been worn by men of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders in the UK and by men of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa in Canada. Overall in excellent condition with clean lining. Hat size is approximately 7 1/4 to 7 3/8.

$150

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British-Made Khaki Wool Tam O'Shanter with White Metal Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge and Government Tartan Backing. Headgear worn by men of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) Regiment.  Exterior is in overall in very good to excellent condition. Inside lining has one small test visible in one of the photos and the Torrie is pinned in place as opposed to being sewn down.  This is a traditional khaki Tam O'Shanter cap with khaki Torrie and a brown grosgrain bow at the back. Hat size is approximately 7 1/4 US.

$125

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British-Made Khaki Wool Tam O'Shanter with White Metal Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge and MacKenzie Tartan Backing. Headgear worn by men of the The Duke of Albany's Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-Shire Buffs) Regiment.  The cap badge is the stag's head from the arms of the Earls of Seaforth, with the Gaelic motto  "Cuidich 'n Righ" inscribed on the banner which translates to "Help the King". Overall in very good to excellent condition.  This is a traditional khaki Tam O'Shanter cap with khaki Torrie and a brown grosgrain bow at the back. Not named by most likely produced by Compton Webb (Headdress) Ltd. as it matches others we have had exactly. Hat size is approximately 7 1/4 US.

$100

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British-Made Khaki Wool Field Service Cap with Bronze British General Service Buttons and White Metal Durham Light Infantry Cap Badge.  This is a near mint example produced in 1940. Inside ink stamps show maker information along with /|\ Broad Arrow and 1940. Additional stamps show W /|\ D with issue code "P" above which indicates that while produced in 1940, it was issued to a soldier in 1941. A really nice example that would be hard to improve upon in any collection.

$150

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Australian-Made Khaki Wool Field Service Cap with Black Australian Military Forces Buttons.  This is a minty unissued example produced in 1941. Inside ink stamps show having been made by Imperial Cap Company in 1941 and a size of 6 7/8 but it is actually much larger as can bee seen on the foam head so we'd guesstimate it as actually being between 7 1/4 and 7 1/2 in size. Fairly rare to find today in such pristine condition.

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British-Made Dark Rifle Green Coloured Field Service Cap with White Metal Strung Bugle Light Infantry Army Buttons. This example is in excellent condition. Body, Curtain, Curtain, Curtain Piping, Crown, Crown Piping are all dark rifle green. White metal cap badge is the correct smaller size used on these caps during WWII for the officers and other ranks serving with the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry regiment. Larger size tagged as 7 3/8.

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Canadian-Made Dark Blue Coloured Field Service Cap with Brass Canada Maple Leaf Army Buttons. This example is in very good to excellent condition. Body, Curtain and Curtain Piping are dark blue with a red Crown and white Crown Piping. Smaller size probably between 6 7/8 and 7.

$75

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British Kangol-Brand Wool Beret in Green as Worn by the Commandos, Complete with Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Regimental Cap Badge. Produced post war but still a collectible item in excellent condition which would be ideal for living history and reenactments. Lining has the dashed diamond pattern and is marked "Kangol Wear Limited" and is a size 7. The cap badge has proper Douglas tartan wool backing as was worn by the men serving with Combined Operations / Commando units during WWII.

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Original British-Made Military Jungle Hat. Olive Drab Cotton with four black metal vent holes. Appears to be unissued in excellent condition aside from storage shelf wear on the outside crown which probably would wash off. Smaller size being 6 5/8 which is ink stamped on the inside along with a British Broad Arrow /|\ marking.

$50

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Original WWII British Olive Drab Pull-Over Collared Shirt. Near mint and unissued condition. One of the patterns issued for wear in the jungles and other tropical regions due to the lightness and tighter weave of the material.

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Original WWII American-Made Red Cross Hospital Patients Linen Personal Effects Bag. Mint and in unissued condition. These were used by both American and British/Commonwealth wounded troops while in hospital and physical recovery facilities in the United Kingdom during WWII.

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WWII British and Commonwealth Early War Pattern Christian Chaplain Cap Badge with Pair of Christian Chaplain Collar Insignia and Pair of Cloth Epaulet Slip-ons each having Matching Captains Rank Stars. Collar Insignia is Australian-made with maker marks of K. G. Luke of Melbourne.

$75

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British and Commonwealth Military Early War Service Dress Metal Sniper's Badge with Metal Backing Plate and Keeper Pins.

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British and Commonwealth Military Pair of Tropical / Khaki Worsted Sergeant Rank Chevron Insignia.

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British and Commonwealth Military Pair of Worsted Corporal Rank Chevron Insignia.

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British and Commonwealth Military Pair of Worsted Lance Corporal Rank Chevron Insignia.

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British and Commonwealth Military Pipe-Major, Drum-Major or Trumpet-Major Rank Chevrons. Three different patterns available together as a single lot.

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WWII British and Commonwealth Infantry Regiment Officers Gorgets Lot. This grouping includes three different Gorgets with one long as worn on Service Dress and two short as worn on field uniforms. Each complete with Regimental button. Three Gorgets Priced Together as a Lot.
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WWII British Embroidered Pair of Royal Armoured Corp Shoulder Titles. Nice matched original pair showing signs of having been removed from a uniform.

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WWII British Commando Grouping with Pair of Embroidered Commando Signals Shoulder Titles and a Single Commando Pattern Wireless Operators Sleeve Badge.
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WWII British First Commando Brigade Pair of Embroidered Shoulder Titles
$20

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WWII British Royal Navy Commando Pair of Embroidered Shoulder Titles
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WWII British Number 6 Commando Pair of Embroidered Shoulder Titles
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WWII British Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) Grouping of a Pair of Embroidered Shoulder Titles, Brass Cap Badge and Pair of Slip-On Shoulder Titles. The embroidered titles were removed from a uniform.
$30

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WWII British Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) Grouping of a Ten Embroidered Shoulder Titles. These were all removed from uniforms.
$15

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WWII British Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Grouping of a Pair of Embroidered Shoulder Titles, Brass Cap Badge and Pair of Slip-On Shoulder Titles.
$30

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WWII British South Wales Borderers Regiment Grouping of a Single Embroidered Shoulder Title, Bi-Metal Cap Badge and Pair of Brass Pin-Back Shoulder Titles.
$25

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WWII British Grouping of Three Pair of Embroidered Slip-On Shoulder Titles. Pairs include Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC), Royal Army Service Corps (RASC), and the Middlesex Regiment.
$25

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WWII British Pair of Embroidered Sten Machine Gun (SMG) Marksman Trade Badges. Both are matching but one has been removed from a uniform.
$15

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WWII British Royal Scots Regiment Matching Pair of White Metal Collar badges. This is a matched pair complete with keepers. The angle of the photograph makes one badge appear larger but they complete a proper pair for a wartime uniform.
$30

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WWII British Devonshire Regiment Matching Pair of Brass Metal Collar badges. This is a matched pair that is correct for the wartime brass or bimetal cap badge.
$30

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WWII Canadian Service Dress Uniform National Titles. Each is white metal reading CANADA. These are a matching pair complete with keepers.
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WWII British and Commonwealth Navy, Army, Air Force Institute ( N.A.A.F..I. ) Beret badge. Excellent example of an Officer Bronze Badge that very seldom turns up in private collections. This badge is very crisp and retains a nice extremely dark bronze patina.
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WWII British and Commonwealth Bandsmen Cap Badge with Matching Pair of Collar badges. All three badges are made from brass for the Service Dress and more formal wartime uniforms. The cap badge is backed with Infantry Regiment red felt.
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WWII British Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Regimental Cap Badge.
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