VERY RARE Early WW2 British, Denim Overall Trousers, Pre-mid 1941.

Additional photographs

Giving interior details and sizing.  read more

Code: 99

WW2 Pad and Envelope Grouping.

An interesting group of display items being a writing pad and Active Service Envelope. The pad, as can be seen, has no sheets left but has a cracking image of a British Tommy to the front cover.
Inside was photograph that presumably was the recipient of the letters? On the reverse there is the address '90 Stanley Road' from which it is possible to identify the door using Google Street Vi...  read more

Code: 85

Early to mid 20th Century grouping of Bugle and Pre-WW1 Book: 'Army Trumpet and Bugle Sounds'.

Copper and Brass bugle, possible REME, with a book of bugle sheet music published just prior to WW1 in 1913.
Compiled by C.A. Atherley, Bandmaster 1st Royal Irish Regiment, including War and Peace calls.  read more

Code: 84

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘If The Invader Comes’ Leaflet, June, 1940.

The British government faced a terrifying prospect in the summer of 1940. Following the rapid advance of Nazi troops into Western Europe, they feared an invasion.
This threat had been secretly discussed since October 1939, but it was not until defeat in the battle for France, however, that it was treated as a serious possibility. And the situation was such that ‘the invasion of Great Bri...  read more

Code: 83

WW2 British, Late War, Rifle Cleaning Kit and Storage Tin, 1945.

Mint and un-issued, late war, rifle cleaning kit, date coded 1945: M617.
Introduced as part of the 44 pattern kit the tin contains:

Wire cause.
Cleaning brush.
Pull through.
Plastic oil bottle.
Flannelette cloth.

Would make an excellent addition for a No.4 rifle or No.5 Jungle Carbine.  read more

Code: 78

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘Penelope’s Service’ Knitting Pattern.

Hand-knitting was at a peak in Britain in the 1940s. During the Second World War, women on the home front were encouraged to contribute to the war effort by knitting for the troops, which was promoted as public duty. Advertising at the time stated: "England expects – knit your bit".
Many knitting patterns were given away free, while wool was also sent to schools so that children could kn...  read more

Code: 73

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘Woollies for the Royal Navy’ Knitting Pattern.

Hand-knitting was at a peak in Britain in the 1940s. During the Second World War, women on the home front were encouraged to contribute to the war effort by knitting for the troops, which was promoted as public duty. Advertising at the time stated: "England expects – knit your bit".
Many knitting patterns were given away free, while wool was also sent to schools so that children could kn...  read more

Code: 74

WW2 British, Home Front, Employment Documentation Group, 1941 & 1942.

An interesting pair of employment documents; ‘Regular Unemployment Book. YOUNG MAN’ and a ‘National Health and Pensions Insurance Contribution Card’.

Containing numerous stamps and carriers’ details, would enhance any Home Front display.  read more

Code: 72

WW1 British, Holdall (Wash roll), 1917.

The holdall would have carried a spoon, knife, fork, button stick, shaving brush, hair comb, toothbrush, razor, a bar of soap, and spare boot laces.

This example still carries its razor, shaving brush and button stick, with both holdall and contents having the same service number: 74589. The holdall itself is in used condition with some surface dirt but has no tears, rips, or ho...  read more

Code: 63

WW1 British, original ‘pack-filler’ grouping.

Three private purchase items that could have graced any WW1 ‘Tommie’s’ haversack. The group consists of:

Boxed small tin of Wynter Bros. Foot Paste with advertising flyer, essential for treating blisters and corns caused by the constant wearing of the B5 leather boots.
Tin of Vaseline petroleum jelly for treating dry or chapped skin from exposure in the trenches.
Re...  read more

Code: 64