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WW2 German Aircraft relic, SUSPECTED FROM, Messerschmitt Me 110C-4, 1/ZG2.

WW2 German Aircraft relic, SUSPECTED FROM, Messerschmitt Me 110C-4, 1/ZG2.

Was £35 now £30

Part of the aircrafts hydraulic system this single relic is SUSPECTED to have come from:

Messerschmitt Me 110C-4, 1/ZG2, shot down by Hurricanes during escort duty during a sortie for KG51 that crashed and burned out at North Baddesley at 4.00 p.m. on 13th August 1940, Adlertag ("Eagle Day").

SOME RECENT GENTLE CLEANING HAS UNCOVERED ...  read more

Code: 431

Reserved

WW2 British ‘Excavated’, Hudson ARP, Relic Whistle with Provenance (working!!).

WW2 British ‘Excavated’, Hudson ARP, Relic Whistle with Provenance (working!!).

Was £75 now £65

A rare survivor of the Southampton Blitz, this ARP whistle, manufactured by Hudson & Co. of Barr Street, Hockley, Birmingham was recovered in the early 1960’s during the restoration of Quilter Vault that was used as an air raid shelter.

The item comes with written and photographic provenance (refer to final photo), which will be forwarded to the pur...  read more

Code: 430

Reserved

WW2 German, V1 (‘Buzz Bomb’ / ‘Doodle Bug’), VZ80(A), Mechanical Impact,

WW2 German, V1 (‘Buzz Bomb’ / ‘Doodle Bug’), VZ80(A), Mechanical Impact, "All-Ways", Action Fuse.

Was £400, Summer sale, £352, NOW £295

OPERATION:
When the bomb was launched, the arming ring of the fuse was pulled, removing the central part of the aluminium diaphragm and a spiralled arming wire. The removal of the latter released a lever which freed the balance wheel of the clock and allowed the clock to begin operating. After approx. 7 minutes, the arm holding down th...  read more

Code: 428

295.00 GBP

Post-War, British, 49 Pattern, Battledress Grouping, 1951 & 1954, National Service.

Post-War, British, 49 Pattern, Battledress Grouping, 1951 & 1954, National Service.

Was £95 now £85

After the Second World War, individual Commonwealth nations developed their Battledress uniform into both a parade and.
a field uniform.
The new British 1949 Patter Battledress had several changes from its WW2 predecessor.
It was given broad lapels with an open collar.
It was worn with a collared shirt and tie.
The map pocket w...  read more

Code: 433

85.00 GBP

WW2 British, Women’s Land Army, Corduroy Breeches, 1945.

WW2 British, Women’s Land Army, Corduroy Breeches, 1945.

Was £110 now £95

A truly lovely pair of Women’s Land Army, Corduroy Breeches in stunning complete condition.
Manufactured in 1945 by ‘Arthur Crabtree’ they are Size 0:
Height 4’10” to 5’0”
Waist 22” to 24”
Hips 34” to 36”
The breeches come complete with all buttons, both original leg laces are present with their metal tip and the fabric appears ...  read more

Code: 437

Reserved

WW2 British Army, ‘Commandeered’, Mk V. Roadster Bicycle, No 4276.

WW2 British Army, ‘Commandeered’, Mk V. Roadster Bicycle, No 4276.

Was £495 now £399

Purchased by myself many years ago for Home Guard and Royal Engineers Reenacting the bicycle is as found. We believe that the bicycle is an early Mk. V Roadster, commandeered shortly after the outbreak of war, as the green paint has been roughly applied over the original black stove enamel.
I am sure that experts out there will correct me if we are wrong,...  read more

Code: 503

399.00 GBP

WW2 British Army Tea Ration Tin

WW2 British Army Tea Ration Tin

Was £95 now £85

One of the rarer and more sought-after ration tins.

To overcome providing ‘Tommy’ with hot brew in the front lines an instant tea was issued with milk and sugar already included in the mix, so a soldier just had to add water.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vit...  read more

Code: 447

85.00 GBP

WW2 British Army One Pint Ceramic Tea Mug, 1943.

WW2 British Army One Pint Ceramic Tea Mug, 1943.

Was £65 now £55

A rare survivor, this ceramic, one pint tea mug is dated 1943 with a clear George VI cipher, manufactured by Barker Brothers Ltd. of Derby as part of their Royal Tudor Ware range.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally, it contains caffeine a...  read more

Code: 448

55.00 GBP

WW2 British, NAAFI, Teacup, 1944.

WW2 British, NAAFI, Teacup, 1944.

Was £25 now £15

With some damage a very nice 1944 dated teacup, manufactured by TAMS.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally, it contains caffeine and can provide a boost of energy; but there are many who find it calming, as well. Tea is a part of British cu...  read more

Code: 449

15.00 GBP

WW2 British, Unissued, Late War, Green Enamelled Mug.

WW2 British, Unissued, Late War, Green Enamelled Mug.

Was £45 now £40

Not dated, however, this example has the tell-tale triple spur marks to base.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally, it contains caffeine and can provide a boost of energy; but there are many who find it calming, as well. Tea is a part of Br...  read more

Code: 450

Reserved