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
WW2 British, Bicycle, Issued, ‘Lucas’ Bell.
Was £65 now £55
Moving bicycles make little noise so they were often fitted with a warning bell. These tended to range in diameter from 1 ½ “ to 3”. This example is of Joseph Lucas Ltd. Birmingham, England and is a Number 50 Challis pattern, produced from Brass painted Nickel and painted to reduce its reflective nature.
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55.00 GBP
WW2 era, British, NOS, Cycle Chain, Suitable for the BSA Folding Airborne Bicycle.
Was £45 now £40
NOS, boxed, example of the ‘Coventry Cycle Chain’, No. III048, Size 1/2 x 1/8, 112 links and suitable for the BSA folding airborne bicycle.
Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the description. read more
40.00 GBP
WW2 British Army, Economy Mk. V, Economy, Bicycle Seat.
Was £65 now £55
A somewhat rare item this a used but usable example of the economy war time British Army Mk. V bicycle saddle.
Covered in what appears to be an oil cloth or canvas material, this item originally came with the Mk. V roadster also available on the site, item number 503.
Priced to reflect rarity and condition. read more
55.00 GBP
WW2 era, Electric, Bicycle, ‘Convoy’ lamp.
Was £75 now £65
In some wartime photographs, examples of these small electric torches can be seen mounted to the lower bicycle frame.
Approx 3 ½” in length and 1 ½ inches wide, the metal housing was made to carry a single D-Size battery but had no provision for an on/off switch. When not in use the battery was simply removed, turned and re-inserted to break the circuit whi... read more
65.00 GBP