WW2 British/Free French, Cigarette Papers.

Was £25 now £20

Manufactured by CP Ltd. at their Riverside factory in West London.

Translation:

‘PAPIER SUPERIEUR GOMME PURETE ABSOLUMENT GARANTIE’.
Superior gum paper purity absolutely guaranteed.

‘FRANCE LIBRE’
Free France.

‘PAPIERS A CIGARETTES’
Cigarette papers.

‘FFF’
Fr...  read more

Code: 201

WW2 British Soldier's ‘Tommy Pipe’ Lighter.

Was £35 now £25

In addition to tea, smoking was one of the most important comforts available to troops. Small petrol lighters were not issue items but were carried, at least by the end of the war, in the pockets of most Tommy’s. Being able to light a flame is a very useful thing for a soldier so that he can smoke a cigarette, ‘brew-up, heat through some food or give himself some ...  read more

Code: 202

WW2 British Army Cigarette ‘Compo’ Ration Tin (Larger Format; Cylindrical).

Was £80 now £65

The grey cigarette tin was included in the 14 man ‘compo’ ration issued to troops in the field. The tin contained 50 cigarettes and was designed to be opened and distributed between the men on the battlefield.

In addition to tea, cigarettes were one of the most important comfort items available to troops. As well as commercially available items, us...  read more

Code: 204

WW2 Period, British, Cigarette Packet Pairing.

Was £20 now £15

Two of the most popular WW2 period cigarette packet brands in very good condition:

Wills ‘Woodbines’, packet of 10 (empty).

Players ‘Weights’, packet of 10 (empty).

In addition to tea, cigarettes were one of the most important comfort items available to troops. As well as commercially available items, usually purchased ...  read more

Code: 209

WW2 Era Cake/Puck of KG103 Khaki Green (Light) Blanco.

Was £40 now £30

Blanco was used to clean and waterproof webbing in the sense that it covered stains and gave the webbing a consistent appearance. First the dirt needed to be brushed off then an even coating of the wet Blanco could be applied with a sponge or small brush, common practice was to use an old tooth or shaving brush. Once dry it could be lightly brushed to remove any e...  read more

Code: 211

WW2/Post War Era Tin of ‘No. 103 Khaki Green (Light) Blanco.

Was £35 now £25

Blanco was used to clean and waterproof webbing in the sense that it covered stains and gave the webbing a consistent appearance. First the dirt needed to be brushed off then an even coating of the wet Blanco could be applied with a sponge or small brush, common practice was to use an old tooth or shaving brush. Once dry it could be lightly brushed to remove any e...  read more

Code: 212

Post War Era Tin Khaki Blanco.

Was £35 now £25

Blanco was used to clean and waterproof webbing in the sense that it covered stains and gave the webbing a consistent appearance. First the dirt needed to be brushed off then an even coating of the wet Blanco could be applied with a sponge or small brush, common practice was to use an old tooth or shaving brush. Once dry it could be lightly brushed to remove any e...  read more

Code: 213

WW2 Era Cake/Puck of KG103 Khaki Green (Light) Blanco.

Was £35 now £30

Blanco was used to clean and waterproof webbing in the sense that it covered stains and gave the webbing a consistent appearance. First the dirt needed to be brushed off then an even coating of the wet Blanco could be applied with a sponge or small brush, common practice was to use an old tooth or shaving brush. Once dry it could be lightly brushed to remove any e...  read more

Code: 214

WW2 Commonwealth, 1937 Pattern Webbing Anklets, 1941.

Was £75 now £60

Anklets, also known as Gaiters, were issued as a left and right pair and replaced the puttees worn in WW1. They were manufactured in four sizes; 1 to 4, with 4 being the largest, one additional inch was added for each increase in the sized number, the height remained the same for all sizes. Throughout the war all anklets had a pair of brass buckles, later replaced...  read more

Code: 227

Post WW2, British, National Service Clasp Knife.

Was £40 now £30

18+
NOTE:
Only to be sold to those over 18 years of age, verification will be needed, e.g., photo of drivi
ng licence or passport, before any sale is concluded.

The full range of clasp knives, colloquially known as Jack or Pen knives, that were issued to British and Commonwealth forces can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer,...  read more

Code: 238