Ack-Ack Pre-Christmas Sale
To make way for new stock, Ack-Ack Militaria are holding a pre Christmas sale.
100's of BARGAINS, DON'T MISS OUT, ORDER NOW!!
All items previously listed before this date are now between 5% and 25% off, which will remain until further notice.
New stock for Christmas will be listed soon.
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WW2 British Civil Defence Gas Decontamination MKII Helmet, 1939.
Was £145 now £110
A good example of a Civil Defence gas 'Decontamination' British MKII helmet with a large 7 ¼ sized liner comprising the early foam pad and is dated 1939, some minor rust to inner rim, however the outer surface has only minor crazing and scratched with a clear 'DC' hand painted to front.
A very desirable Civil Defence item that will display well.
110.00 GBP
WW2 British, Home Front, ‘POLICE’, MkII Helmet.
Was £120 now £105
This shell and liner example dates to 1939 with other components dating from 1938 (refer to images). The shell was manufacture by Harrison Bros. & Howson (Sheffield) with the liner being manufactured by Helmets Ltd (Wheathampstead). The shell still retains its original factory ‘constabulary blue paint’ with the word ‘POLICE’ being applied to the front. Priced t... read more
105.00 GBP
WW2 British, Home Front, ‘R’ (Rescue), MkII Helmet.
Was £120 now £105
This example has a size ‘7’ liner, dates to 1939 and was manufactured by Everett W Vero & Co. The shell still retains its original black paint, which has obscured the shells manufacturer, with the letter ‘R’ for Rescue being applied to the front. Priced to reflect some rust spotting and minor paint loss.
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105.00 GBP
WW2 British, Home Front, ‘W’ (Warden), MkII Helmet.
Was £120 now £105
This No.2C shell, designated ‘2C’ by the addition of three holes to each side of the brim and being made from an inferior steel, was manufactured by BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd of Dagenham) in 1940 with a size 7 liner manufactured in 1939 by J Compton Sons & Webb Ltd (London). Retaining its original factory grey green paint with ‘W’ stencilled to the front and ... read more
105.00 GBP
WW2 British, Home Front, ‘Plasfort’ Composite Helmet.
Was £75 now £65
Several commercially manufactured helmets were targeted towards the civilian market during WW2. Some were adopted by factory workers, especially those working in munitions as sparks could be avoided. Emulating the shape of the MkII steel helmet they provided rudimentary protection but had a psychological benefit. Some were made from Bakelite and others from lightw... read more
65.00 GBP
WW2 British, Home Front, ‘FG’ (FIRE GUARD), Zuckerman Helmet.
Was £105 now £90
Externally painted white, over the factory grey finish, with one, ½ inch, narrow black band identifies this example as one belonging to a ‘Block Leader’. The shell and liner both date to 1941 with the shell being manufactured by ‘VM’, to size ‘M’, and the liner by M & Co to size 7. Has an additional ‘DIY’ homemade chinstrap of riveted rubber.
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90.00 GBP
WW2 British, Home Front, ‘SFP’ (Supplementary/Street Fire Parties), Zuckerman Helmet.
Was £95 now £85
This example retains its factory grey green finish with the addition of ‘SFP’ stencilled to the front. The liner dates to 1941 and was manufactured by ‘M.M.’ to a good size 6 ¾. Supplementary/Street Fire Parties were active until the end of 1943 when replaced by Fire Guards.
Priced to reflect rank and excellent condition.
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85.00 GBP
Spanish Civil War, Spanish, Model M26 Helmet.
Was £145 now £105
Used by both Republican and Nationalist forces this M1926, colloquially known as the Trubia, retains much of its original paint finish, original leather and cloth liner and has had field modifications made to the leather chin strap.
A good salty example of these increasingly hard, in original condition, helmets to find. Sourced in Spain during the 1980's.... read more
105.00 GBP
WW2 British, Home Front, ‘AFS’ (Auxiliary Fire Service), Zuckerman Helmet.
Was £95 now £85
This ‘Zuckerman’ was manufactured by PSC (Pressed Steel Company), dates to 194,1 with the application of AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) to front with the addition of the number ‘5’ applied to the sides. The helmet is in good order apart from the ‘lace’ holding the liner in place which has almost rotted away, I am leaving ‘as is’ and will let the new owner decide on ... read more
85.00 GBP