WW2 British, Unissued, Late War, Green Enamelled Mug.
Was £65 now £55
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 culture, even more so in the 1940’s than today. To the soldier, it was more than just ... read more
WW2 British, Arnhem Related, Mid-War, Red/Brown Enamelled Mug.
Was £125 now £105
Recovered by myself during the 65th Anniversary events around Arnhem and was gifted to me by a resident of Oosterbeek, who claimed it had been in their ‘outhouse’ since the war ended.
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 caffe... read more
WW2 Period, British, Private Purchase, Tea Diffuser.
Was £25 now £20
A nice little pack filler, this WW2 period tea diffuser is chrome plated and of British manufacture. This item would allow loose tea leaves to be re-used and would keep the precious brew free from leaves.
One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally... read more
WW2, British, Vacuum-Packed Tin, Lyons Coffee, UNOPENED!!
Was £75 now £60
Ultra-rare ration tin of, ¼ Pound, vacuum-packed Lyons Coffee.
Priced to reflect condition of tin and full, unopened contents. read more
WW2 British, Homefront, 10 oz Tin of 'Newforge', Meat Soup Consommé.
Was £65 now £55
An unopened tin of Meat Soup Consommé, manufactured by Newforge Ltd, of Belfast and retaining the majority of its war time label.
Following rationing guidelines the label is printed in only two colours and covers approx. 2/3 of the tin.
Another rare survivor and would enhance any collection of Homefornt or ration items. read more
55.00 GBP
WW2, German, Ration Box, 1941.
Was £45 now £40
Empty, but very rare, WW2 German ration box, manufactured in 1941 by F. Lieken &A of Munich.
The contents would have contained 125g of 'Crisp bread' similar to Ryvita'.
This would make a great Bread-bag filler. read more
40.00 GBP
WW2 German Box of ATA Soap Powder.
Was £25 now £20
An unopened box of German, ATA, ammonia soap powder. 'Particularly suitable for all dirt, removes rust and stains, cleans everything sparkling clean.'
This would make a great Bread Bag filler. read more
WW2 British, Toggle Rope (1).
Was £95 now £85
A good example of the British Army toggle rope, most associated with Airborne and Commando personnel. They consist of a 6’6” length of rope, varied from ¾ to 1 inch thick, with a sliced loop at one end and a wooden ‘toggle’ at the other. They were a general-purpose item that could be used for pulling carts and other vehicles or to make longer scaling ropes.
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85.00 GBP
WW2 British, Toggle Rope (2).
Was £85 now £75
A good example of the British Army toggle rope, most associated with Airborne and Commando personnel. They consist of a 6’6” length of rope, varied from ¾ to 1 inch thick, with a sliced loop at one end and a wooden ‘toggle’ at the other. They were a general-purpose item that could be used for pulling carts and other vehicles or to make longer scaling ropes.
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WW2 British Number 247 ‘Always Fuze’.
Was £65 now £55
This particular fuze was known as the ‘Always’ as it was designed to detonate on impact, no matter what angle it strikes. Originally designed for use with the N0. 69 Mk1 grenade its use was extended to other types of grenades as the need arose.
The body is made of Bakelite which contained a detonator pellet, striker, creep spring and weighted ball. ... read more
55.00 GBP