WW1 1st Monmouth/SWB Paybook and Active Service Postcards.
New to the market is this group of postcards sent home from Europe during WW1 and the soldiers pay book. Private W.H.Williams, No17768's book as usual with WW1 examples contains limited info but its clear the soldier was 38 when he joined in 1914 having served previously with the 4th Battalion Gloucester's from 1893. Info also found that he was transferred to the RWF in 1915 and transferred bac... read more
Luftschutz Used Czechoslovakian VZ 32/34 Helmet Shell.
This semi relic helmet shell was first used by the Czech army in 1936, inside ink stamp has makers details and a 36 date to the inside. The helmet was then reissued after occupation and used by the German Luftschutz with the addition of there flat grey finish added over the original Czech factory finish. The original Czech finish to the outside is 90% complete with id say close to 70% of the re... read more
WW1 Imperial German Belt and Buckle.
Steel buckle has sharp detail to the central plate and close to 50% of the grey finish intact. The rear has close to 80% finish and both retaining prongs and belt catch. The belt leather is supple with just a slight stretch near the buckle end from continuous use, taking on and off. Belt has one sewing repair near the catch end but this is nothing new for a well used belt. No markings to be fo... read more
WW1 Cardiff Veteran WW2 Service Paybook and Documents, Welch Regiment, RA. Africa and Italy.
Small group that has recently surfaced from Cardiff relating to a WW1 RA veteran who was called up from Territorial service in 1939 and served through Africa and into Italy. The book is in used condition but has full details, nice to see most of his training took place locally, Caerleon and Usk. He was entitled to the Africa and Italy star as written in his book. Also found are..record of serv... read more
Hitler Youth Tinne/ Event Badge. Kampf Spiele Der Schwar, 1938 and 1939.
Two event badges for the years 38 and 39. Both are in very nice condition with there period rear fixing pins. read more
WW2 British Officers Visor Cap, Alkit.
Used example with a good moth nip under the chinstrap, one small nip to the front of the visor, three small nips to the central band , no nips to the top. Chinstrap is in supple and complete condition, both side buttons are bronze King Crown examples. Inside the sweatband has come adrift, top grease cloth gone revealing the clean ''Alkit'' tailors label. As for size id say small to small medium. read more
MK V Long Hose GS Respirator, Bag and Dog Tag.
The 1941 dated face piece has no cracks or weak areas, needs a clean after years of storage. Eye pieces are complete and without damage. Front outlet assembly has most of its finish. The back straps are complete with a certain amount of stretch left but please do not expect a mint strapping system, back rubber brace has gone hard, it has full printed details. The long hose as used by RAF, RN an... read more
SA Event Badge/ Tinnie. SA Sportfest Ludwigshafen, 1933.
Early produced event badge with a very nice design, condition is very good with id say 100% of its period finish intact. Rear has its period fixing pin. read more
Wehrmacht Photo Post Card. RAD, KIA Flakhelfer.
In nice condition with details of this 17 year old being killed whilst serving as a flak helper in a RAD artillery unit. read more