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WW2 Era German Wehrmacht Hand Held Bakelite Field Microphone with Cable & 3 Prong Bakelite Plug. Sn 17444. - 17444
One of the tactical revolutions introduced by the Second World War was the use of wireless communications on the battlefield. The Great War had seen the use of field telephones, but the wires were easily cut by artillery fire. The Second World War saw a huge leap forward in radio equipment, with higher powered and smaller sets being developed and issued in increasing numbers.This is an original WW2 era Wehrmacht hand held field microphone. The unit is marked 'fiend hort mit' (the enemy is listening in). It comes with its connecting cable and plug. It is sold as seen and we cannot give any guarantee regarding functionality. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17444
£145.00

German Reservists Commemorative Schnapps Flask. 20707 - 20707
The Replacement Army (German: Ersatzheer) was part of the Imperial German Army during World War I and part of the Wehrmacht during World War II. It was based within Germany and included command and administrative units as well as training and guard troops. Its primary role was to provide replacements for the combat divisions of the regular army. These flasks were made from glass covered with aluminium and adorned with brightly coloured rope with an image of a German soldier in a countryside location printed with wordswith; zum andenken an meine dienstzeit – to commemorate my service to one side and home to the other. The flask has its inner screwtop and outer lid which doubles a shot vessel. These would primarily carry Schnapps. In excellent condition and worthy of any collection. The price includes UK delivery. 20707. (Stores 2nd shelf nr optical eq)
£195.00

WWII RBZ Receiver with Original Canvas Carry Bag, Skull Cap and Instruction Manual (Modified Power Supply- For Display Purposes Only). 20594. - 20594
The RBZ is a portable miniature receiver introduce in 1943 by the Emerson Radi Phonograph Corporation in New York for the US Navy. The receiver was used during for example the D-Day landings, but also by resistance groups. The device is powered by a battery pack and uses the helmet as its antenna. It was originally developed for the U.S Navy and was probably intended for the reception of instructions during beach landings. As such, both the receiver and the battery case were originally water tight, and all accessories are cast in rubber. The two cases themselves are made from Bakelite. The skull cap is in very good condition with all stitching intact. The carry bag has a few holes to the canvas, but the strap and metalwork are all intact. GVH-10203 is stamped to the rear. The instruction manual is in good order, with fold out diagrams and no loose or missing pages. The price includes UK delivery. 20594.
£145.00

*Rare* Sunderland Flying Boat Bomb Selector Switch Panel. Sn 20583. - Sn 20583
This is an extremely rare bomb selector switch panel, it does the same job as the more common version that was fitted to the Lancaster, and was used to select which bombs would be released. Most probably fitted to the Sunderland Flying Boats which attacked mainly U-Boats and enemy shipping due to the fact that this has the option to release a salvo of bombs, which allow for a target to be straddled , more useful for attacking small moving objects like U-Boats. Measuring; 8 cm x 20.5 cm x 11 cm. Marked ‘C16962B’ A Crown M-Selector box 24 volts type II Ref. N250/946-5D/1333 to the top, with a single & salvo selector/Distributor/Container/Safe Except for Jettison and a jettison switch to the front. The price for this rare piece of history includes UK delivery. Sn 20583. (Rear Shelf)
£295.00

WW2 1942 British WD Commando Bergen Rucksack By S.N. Ltd with Correct Steel Frame. Sn 15980:22. - 15980:22
This is an original British WW2 Commando Bergen Rucksack. This example is made of rugged canvas & is in great condition for its age. The Bergen un-packed measures approx. 20" x 18" x 11" and is mounted on a steel frame for comfort when carrying. The back of the rucksack has its original reinforced stitched leather anchor points where mounted to the frame and has a top large flap cover with webbing retaining straps and interior lined waterproof cover for additional waterproof protection. The top of the rucksack's body has brass rings stitched into the material for draw cord which is present. The body of the rucksack has a central large flap covered equipment pocket and others on the left & right sides. The rucksack and frame are complete with all of its correct shoulder straps and buckle fasteners. The shoulder straps are ink stamped by the maker ‘S.N Ltd’ & ‘1942' (date) together with WD arrow above ‘20’ mark. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15980:22.
£195.00

British WW1 'Sniper's Loop' Trench Plate Armour / Manlet With Swivelling Shutter Mechanism. Sn - 20427
WW1 Trench plates or Manlets also known as "Sniper loops" could be carried short distances, by an assault party to help create a trench block. They were often set into the sides of trenches or used to create semi- permanent sniper's posts. This is the British WW1 manlet most easily identified by the swivelling shutter mechanism which is held on by a large nut ;and bolt. The plate has a figure of 8 slot as opposed to the German ones having a long straight sided slot. The British shield also had 2 pointed legs with integral carrying handles fix into the ground and did not have the concave sides to deflect rounds. The shield is approximately ¼ inches thick with two carrying handles with integral ground pikes bolted onto the rear. measures 24” by 15” has displays a bullet strike that has not penetrated near to the loop. The price for this rare sniper armour includes UK delivery. Sn 20427
£395.00

Original Boer War & WWI British Officers Named Marching Compass and Leather Pouch by Maker ‘Negratti & Zambra-London’. Sn:20042. - Sn:20042
Henry Negretti (1818–1879) and Joseph Zambra (1822–1897) formed a partnership in 1850, thereby founding the firm which would eventually be appointed opticians and scientific instrument makers to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and King Edward VII, the Royal Observatory and the British Admiralty. Henry (Enrico Angelo Lodovico) Negretti was born in Como, Italy. Joseph Warren Zambra was born in Saffron Walden, Essex the son of Joseph Cezare Zambra and Phyllis Warren. The heavy brass marching compass is in splendid condition for its age. It has a hinged cover with eye hole. The rear is marked ‘Negratti & Zambra-London’ and the cover is marked with the officers name ‘H.M.Crawford’ (the original owner would benefit further investigation) . The thick brown leather pouch has a wonderful patina and is marked to the flap ‘H.M.C.’. The stitching is undamaged and there is a belt loop to the rear. The compass is in working order and ready to use or display. The price for this piece of history includes UK delivery. Sn:20042. (Drawers)
£225.00

Rare Imperial German WWI Machine Gunners Waist Pouch For The Maxim MG 08/15 Machine Gun Ammunition Belt, Sn - 19964
This is a rare German WWI waist pouch issued to Imperial German machine gunners. The pouch was to hold a ready to use belt of ammunition to feed the Maxim machine gun in use with the Imperial German Army. The pouch could be suspended on a sling by to 2 quick release clips on the holder. The case also has 2 leather loops to the rear for attaching to a belt with the 2 leather straps attaching over a metal studs at the bottom. There is a single loop vertically mounted for attaching to the leather shoulder harness. The pouch has an screw adjusted steel mounted canvas body support riveted with 6 copper rivets to the bottom to stop the edge of the carrier digging into the body. The pouch is made of a stiff material, probably hard card which has a dark green waterproofing to the outside and a coarse light coloured cloth lining glued in with leather binding to the edges. The various sections of the pouch are stitched, glued or riveted together, the stitching being of light grey cotton. The inside cloth covered flap has various ink stamps on it, there is a black VA, 4 indistinct dark blue stamps in a row and the makers name between the straps. The price for this rare pouch includes U.K. delivery. Sn 19964
£275.00

Stainless Steel ‘11 Round Extended Magazine for the Colt M1911A1’ (3 available). 19966:30. - 19966:30
Designed by John Browning, the M1911 is the best-known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely copied, and this operating system rose to become the preeminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern centre fire pistols. The U.S. military procured around 2.7 million M1911 and M1911A1 pistols during its service life. The pistol served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. It was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Stainless steel, 17 ½ cm in length and holding up to 11 rounds. The price includes UK delivery (price per magazine-pistol not included in the sale). 19966:30. (Drawers)
£75.00

British WW2 1945 Dated, 1942 Pattern Commando and SBS Bergin. Sn - 19599:3
This is a British WW2, 1945 dated Commando Bergin. The design of the Bergin was adopted by a pattern made by the Bergin Company in Norway prior to WW2. The bergin was adopted by various nations during the war and this is the British pattern 42. This bergin consists of a black painted steel frame that carries the bergin high on the back with a large capacity khaki rubberised canvas rucksack. The bergin is complete with all of its original straps and the tie cord to the neck. There are no cuts to the canvas of the rucksack. This bergin carries a large white leather makers label ?&A.H. 1945 (1945 date) with a crowfoot over 88 sewn into to the inside. The bergin has a large pocket with 2 canvas buckles at the front and 2 smaller side pockets, one to each side both with one canvas buckles. The top of the bag has eyelets \which hold the khaki fastening cord with a waterproof flap to cover the cord. This flap is closed off by another large flap with an interior zipped pocket with two long webbing straps fastening to the front of the rucksack. This bergin also has an extra webbing tie under the eyelets to secure the lower half of the bergin closed whilst above this and under the top cord fastening can be used to carry items separately and ready to use. The base of the rucksack where it contacts the lower back has a piece of white leather sewn on for comfort and wear. See the World War II TOMMY British Army Uniforms, European Theatre 1939 – 45 by Martin Brayley and Richard Ingram, page79. The price of this bergin includes U.K. delivery. Sn 19599:3
£345.00
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