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**SIEGE OF MALTA CAMOUFLAGE**British WW2 1940 EC & Co Ltd (E. Camelinat & Co Ltd, Birmingham & London) Tommy Combat Helmet With Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 22096 - 22096
The Siege of Malta in World War II was a military campaign in the Mediterranean Theatre. From June 1940 to November 1942, the fight for the control of the strategically important island of the British Crown Colony of Malta pitted the air and naval forces of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany against the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy. The opening of a new front in North Africa in June 1940 increased Malta's already considerable value. British air and sea forces based on the island could attack Axis ships transporting vital supplies and reinforcements from Europe; Churchill called the island an "unsinkable aircraft carrier". General Erwin Rommel, in de facto field command of Axis forces in North Africa, recognised its importance quickly. In May 1941, he warned that "Without Malta the Axis will end by losing control of North Africa". The Axis resolved to bomb or starve Malta into submission, by attacking its ports, towns, cities, and Allied shipping supplying the island. Malta was one of the most intensively bombed areas during the war. The Luftwaffe and the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force) flew a total of 3,000 bombing raids, dropping 6,700 tons of bombs on the Grand Harbour area alone, over a period of two years in an effort to destroy RAF defences and the ports. Success would have made possible a combined German–Italian amphibious landing (Operation Herkules) supported by German airborne forces, but this did not happen. In the event, Allied convoys were able to supply and reinforce Malta, while the RAF defended its airspace, though at great cost in materiel and lives. In November 1942 the Axis lost the Second Battle of El Alamein, and the Allies landed forces in Vichy French Morocco and Algeria under Operation Torch. The Axis diverted their forces to the Battle of Tunisia, and attacks on Malta were rapidly reduced. The siege effectively ended in November 1942. In December 1942, air and sea forces operating from Malta went over to the offensive. By May 1943, they had sunk 230 Axis ships in 164 days, the highest Allied sinking rate of the war. The Allied victory in Malta played a major role in the eventual Allied success in North Africa. This is an excellent, original, WW2 steel 'Tommy' Combat helmet. This helmet has all of its original Green and sand section colour camo paint as used in the Siege of Malta. The surface of the helmet has no dents. The rim is impressed with ‘1 (January) /1940 date, batch number ‘394’ and maker detail ‘EC & Co Ltd’ which is E. Camelinat & Co Ltd, Birmingham & London. It has its original oil cloth sweat band liner, chin strap bales & elasticated webbing chinstrap with buckle all of which are intact. The helmet is approx. UK size 6 1/2. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22096
£495.00

**RARE** WW1 British Machine Gun Corps (MGC) T. Firth & Sons Ltd (FS 188) MK II 1918 Pattern Brodie Trench Helmet With Period Hand Painted MGC On Rim, Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 22083 - 22083
The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a Corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in WW1. The MGC had units in the Infantry, Cavalry & Royal Navy. The MGC was disbanded in 1922. This is an original WW1 MK II 1918 Pattern British Brodie Steel helmet to the MGC in as found unmessed with condition. It has its original textured olive paint which has just light surface wear consistent with age and service use. It has its correct rolled rim, small central copper rivet at the crown and chinstrap bales attached with correct split pins. It has post 1917 pattern lining with rubber ring to the crown, original black oilcloth headband with partially visible Brodie red ink stamp (unreadable). The inner rim is stamped ‘FS 188’, indicating T. Firth & Sons Ltd as the maker. The helmet has its original brown leather chinstrap with buckle. The helmet is approx. UK size 6 1/2. The price for this rare MGC Brodie helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 22083
£395.00

** SIR A.G CUNNINGHAM 8Th ARMY / DESERT RATS CONNECTION**WW2 1944 British General’s Tropical Slouch Bush Hat By Failsworth Hats Ltd, The Sweatband Marked ‘Sir Alan’ With Associated Rank Insignia. Sn 21968:5 - 21968:5
Sir Alan Gordon Cunningham (born May 1, 1887, Dublin, Ire. —died Jan. 30, 1983, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, Eng.) was a British army officer who scored important victories over Italian forces in eastern Africa during World War II, enabling the exiled emperor Haile Selassie to return to power in Ethiopia. He then commanded Eighth Army in the desert campaign (a period image of Sir Alan in tropical uniform is illustrated in image 1). This is an original WW2 Tropical Slouch / Bush hat bought from a Manor House sale in 1973 Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent. The hat has its original khaki headband and its khaki body is undamaged. It has its original ventilation holes and press stud fastener on the left side of the brim and skull & leather chin strap. The hat is mounted with several British General’s rank insignia in metal, embroidered cloth and Bullion which is topped by King’s Crown. The turned up brim has a cloth formation patch with ‘GR’ (George Rex) Royal Cypher. The hat has its original leather sweatband. The sweatband is impressed by the maker ‘Failsworth Hats Ltd’ and 1944 date together with size ‘7 1/8’ . The inside of the sweatband has a period ink hand written name ‘Sir Alan’ (possibly Sir Alan Cunningham). The hat is clean with no mothing. Accompanying the hat are a pair of General’s red cloth insignia with brass king’s Crown brass buttons which were bought with the hat. The price for this interesting set worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 21968:5 (in 21968 collection box)
£750.00

**RAF SQUADRON LEADER ATTRIBUTED**WW2 1942 British RAF Officer’s Side Cap To Squadron Leader J. Moore With his Epaulette Rank Titles, RAF Badge Cufflinks & Scarf. Sn 21968:4 - 21968:4
This is an original WW2 British RAF collection attributed to Squadron Leader J. Moore. The cap has its original brass RAF Officer’s King’s Crown cap badge and buttons. The grey serge material is clean and intact. The lining has hand written name to ‘SQ L J. Moore’ together with ‘1942’ date. The suede sweatband has a stitched repair. The cap was found with the Officer’s other possessions including his Uniform epaulettes with rank title bands and brass King’s crown buttons, his plated metal cufflinks embossed with RAF King’s crown badges and his polka dot cotton scarf with tasselled edges. The scarf is 11” wide and 47” length including tassels. All material of the scarf and cap are clean with no mothing. The price for this attributed RAF collection worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 21968:4 (in 21968 collection box)
£295.00

Original British Fire Services Association Helmet. 21931. - 21931
The origins of the British Fire Services Association date back to the Midlands Fire Brigades Association, which was formed in 1882 and, as the name suggests, membership consisted of the various local authority, private and industrial fire brigades in the area. It was recognised by some serving officers that the time was appropriate to form a national organisation serving the needs of the rapidly growing number of fire brigades throughout the United Kingdom. At the time it was recorded that some 900 brigades were known to be in existence. The National Fire Brigades Union was formed in September 1887. In very good condition, adjustable (approx. size 56-59cm) with leather chin strap and unmarked webbing internals. To the front is a transfer with ‘BRITISH FIRE SERVICES ASSOCIATION’ around a wreath with a Union flag within. A nice collectors piece. The price includes UK delivery. 21931.
£195.00

C1990 R.A.F Ministry of Defence Fire Services Helmet with Visor. 21930. - 21930
An original Ministry of Defence Fire Services helmet, with visor and crest depicting a gauntlet holding a flaming sword which was approved by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The helmet and visor are in very good condition with original paint and decals. Made by ‘Cromwells’ of England. Size 53-57cm, adjustable with unmarked leather inner. The underside of the peak has ‘Newby’ in marker, which could be the owners name (or rank). An excellent piece of kit for the collector. The price includes UK delivery. 21930.
£195.00

WWI & Nazi German SA Troops, M 16 Steel Combat Helmet with Early Single Wehrmacht Decal. Sn 7670. - 7670
A nice Nazi German M16 Steel helmet with liner. Originally this helmet was painted WW1 green but has been overpainted in the 1930's with black paint for issue to early SA troops. It has a single Wehrmacht decal C 1934/35 consisting of the Eagle National Emblem with swastika. The helmet is approx. UK size 6 – 6 ½ and has its chinstrap bales. The inside of the rim is marked '21' & the helmet has no dents. This is a superb original helmet and like all our stock is guaranteed 100% genuine. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 7670.
£745.00

WW1 Era French Fire Brigade Brass Fireman’s Helmet) With Large Brass Helmet Plate ‘Sapeurs Pompiers De Laon’ (Fire Fighters Of Laon) With White feather Plume. Sn 21235 - 21235
This is an excellent Brass French Fire Brigade helmet With combe & Large Brass Helmet Plate ‘Sapeurs Pompiers De Laon’ (Fire Fighters Of Laon. Laon is a city in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France Northern France.) together with ignited grenade brass badge. The helmet is without liner and chinstrap but does have its original chin strap bales. One side of the helmet has a plume holder which holds its removable white feather plume. The helmet has just a few small dents only visible on close inspection. It is approx UK size 6 ½. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21235
£275.00

Original, WW2 British Parachute Regiment Red Beret with Kings Crown Para Cap Badge to Para 6162000. Stock Number HE 865 - HE 865
This is an excellent original Para Red Beret With KC Para Regiment badge to Para 6162000. The Red Beret is in excellent undamaged condition with all material intact. It is mounted with the original correct metal KC Para Regiment badge. The rear of the badge is nicely stamped with service number 6162000 and is mounted against a patch of Denison smock. The crown of the beret has a stitched patch of Denison with printed matching service number. The beret is approx. UK size 6. The price for this WW2 Para beret worthy of further research re the paratroopers service number includes UK delivery. HE 865
£975.00

WW2 Hong Kong Military Service Corps (HKMSC) Burma Issue Tropical Slouch Hat With Dragon Divisional/ Formation Patch, Pagri Headband & Chin Strap. Sn 11872:8 - 11872:8
The HKMSC were formed from ethnic Chinese soldiers serving in the British Army. Their military history can be traced back to the 1880s when Hong Kong locals were employed by the Royal Engineers in the building of barracks and defence works. Many ethnic Chinese Hong Kongers fought alongside the British troops in the defence of Hong Kong in WW2. One battle group of the British Battalions consisted of 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots and the Hong Kong Chinese Regiment. A large number of ethnic Chinese Hong Kongers were killed or became prisoners of war. The HKMSC saw active service outside Hong Kong in Burma in 1942 against the Japanese forces, they fought alongside the 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment. This is an original WW2 Tropical Slouch Hat To the HKMSC. It has its original khaki Pagri headband and its khaki body is undamaged. It has its original ventilation holes at the edge of the crown and press stud fastener on the left side of the brim and skull. The left side of the brim is stitch mounted with its original embroidered cloth Divisional/ Formation Patch with vivid colour Chinese Golden Dragon on a field of red (the red colour has faded over time with light exposure) and horizontal black band. The hat has its original leather sweatband and chin strap (one end of the chinstrap is perished but could easily be replaced). There is a small approx. 1cm tear in the front crown of the hat (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 11872:8
£345.00
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