WW2 pattern 1952 dated Enamel Mug

A nice clean example of the issue, imperial pint mug. Board arrow stamped and dated to 1952 this WW2 pattern mug has additional string wrapping to the handle to make it easier to hold when hot or wet.

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 prov...  read more

Code: 565

WW2 pattern British General Service Blanket

A WW2, British, General Service Blanket manufactured from mid-tone 100% wool with x3 thin red stripes to middle. They ranged in colour from light to dark grey and are generally 48-50 inches wide by 74-78 inches long.
Being made from wool they were very effective at keeping the user warm and are very fire resident.

A fantastic item for vintage campers or re-enactors who wi...  read more

Code: 571

WW2 British Private Purchase CC41 Pillow Case

A lovely clean example of a 'private purchase, CC41 cotton pillow case.

Purchased by some officers to replace the rougher, issue field pillows, of which we have examples for sale in the site.

Great for those who wish to fulfil the full vintage camping experience.  read more

Code: 573

AIRBORNE BOOK WEEK

This week Ack-Ack Militaria are presenting some of the rarer and more sought after publications related to WW2 airborne operations.

Titles will cover Normandy, Arnhem, Glider Pilots, etc.

Don't forget that the cost includes all shipping and handling charges, no hidden costs!!

ARRIVING SOON.....
British tents and camping/field furniture, beddin...  read more

Code: 507

Men at Arnhem

Geoffrey powell

For his actions at Arnhem, Geoffrey Powell was awarded the Military Cross. His citation reads:

At Arnhem after his Commanding Officer had become a casualty, Major Powell took command of the remnants of the battalion. Up to this time he had conducted himself with the greatest gallantry. For the remaining six days he retained control of his unit and ...  read more

Code: 525

The Devil's Birthday

Geoffrey powell

The story of the bridges to Arnhem in 1944. Accompanies his book 'Men at Arnhem', also available on the site.

Don't forget that the cost includes all shipping and handling charges, no hidden costs!!  read more

Code: 527

No Return Flight

Haks Walburgh Schmidt

The story of 13 Platoon at Arnhem 1944.

Don't forget that the cost includes all shipping and handling charges, no hidden costs!!  read more

Code: 520

'It Never Snows in September'

Robert Kershaw

The classic German view of Market Garden and the Battle of Arnhem, September, 1944.

Fantastic read with loads of illustrations, a must read for anyone interested in forming an holistic view of the battle.

Don't forget that the cost includes all shipping and handling charges, no hidden costs!!  read more

Code: 532

Bounce the Rhine

Charles Whiting

One of the best accounts of airborne operations whist crossing the Rhine in 1945.

A lovely hardback copy with its dust jacket.

Don't forget that the cost includes all shipping and handling charges, no hidden costs!!  read more

Code: 537

RAF Airborne Forces Manual

RAF Museum series; volume 8

A clean copy of the sought after, all be it missing its dust jacket, airborne forces manuel stuffed with vital information, diagrams and photos.

Don't forget that the cost includes all shipping and handling charges, no hidden costs!!  read more

Code: 538