WW2, Relic Pieces, German Incendiary Bomb (B1 E).

Relic remains of ‘burnt-out’ Incendiary that fell on Offchurch 10 miles South of Coventry and consisting of the tail fin with remains of Magnesium/Thermite to inner surface and a pool of ‘molten’ cooled Magnesium/Thermite.

The bomb consisted of a cylindrical body made of magnesium alloy and filled with thermite, an incendiary compound, to which was riveted a three-finned steel ta...  read more

Code: 383

WW2 Iconic Blitz, Daily Mail, Newspaper Cover.

One of the most sought after and iconic newspaper front covers from WW2. This Daily Mail dated 31st December 1940, details the London Blitz from the night of 29th/30th December 1940.

Called the ‘Second Great Fire of London’, the fire around St. Pauls was recorded in the iconic photo taken by Herbert Mason from the roof of the daily Mail building, of which he stated:

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Code: 386

WW2, Relic German Incendiary Bomb (B1 E) Tail Fin.

Relic tail fin that fell on Woodbury Common, 7 miles Southeast of Exeter, no drop date but found in 1941 and manufactured in 1937. Some paint loss to the base from the heat of the burning bomb.
The bomb consisted of a cylindrical body made of magnesium alloy and filled with thermite, an incendiary compound, to which was riveted a three-finned steel tail. These bombs did not explode, but ...  read more

Code: 381

WW2, Two London Evening News, Original Censored Photographs of the London Blitz, 1941. Charlie Chaplin Link.

Two original, rare and censored London Evening News press photographs of London Blitz damage, one relating to the home of Charlie Chaplin. Dated towards the end of April 1940, just before the end of the major London Blitz, some interesting survivors and worthy of further research.  read more

Code: 387

WW2 Framed Souvenir, German, 1,000 kg 'Luftmine' Relics from the Manchester Blitz.

Interesting relics from the Manchester Blitz, framed portions of parachute and parachute cord that fell on Broadheath, Altrincham on the 25th October 1941.

Beautifully framed, by or for ‘Rippers Ltd’, having the George VI sypher to the rear. Glazed and approx.’ 20” wide the frame has a contemporary coat of ‘ambulance’ grey paint and has an exquisitely hand written dedication. A t...  read more

Code: 388

WW2 Relics from German, 1,000 kg 'Luftmine' that fell on Waverley Woods, Coventry.

An interesting grouping of ‘Luftmine’ relics possibly linked to the Coventry raid of November 1940 and recovered from Waverley Woods 7 miles South of the city centre.  read more

Code: 390

WW2 British, Home Front, ARP Clasp Knife, 1939.

WW2 British, Home Front, ARP Clasp Knife, 1939.


Uncommon 1939 ARP clasp knife by the Davenport Cutlery Company of Sheffield, rather than the more commonly encountered examples by George Gill & Sons of Sheffield. Single bladed stainless steel bodied clasp knife with marlin spike and lanyard ring. Clearly manufacturer marked and dated to body, Sheffield, England to the base...  read more

Code: 79

WW2 British, Home Front, 'After the Raid' Leaflet, 1940.

Issued by the Ministry of Home Security, this leaflet gives details to home owners as what to do if effected by air raids in a number of ways.
Priced to reflect overall good condition, a small but are and sought after leaflet.  read more

Code: 111

WW2 British, Home Front, 'The Protection of your Home Against Air Raids' Booklet, 1938.

Published by HMSO in 1938, this small booklet gives details to the public as to how to prepare their homes against air raids, gas attack, etc.
Priced to reflect its near MINT condition.  read more

Code: 112

WW2 British, Home Front, 'Masking Your Windows' Leaflet, 1939.

Published by the Lord Privy Seal starting in July 1939, prior to the formation of the Ministry of Home Security, this is one of a series of leaflets aimed at preparing the public for a possible war with Germany.
All leaflets bore the rubric: 'Read this and keep it carefully. You may need it.'
This example covers the preparation of window glass to prevent injury during bombing raid...  read more

Code: 113