Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
The War Over Walthamstow.
The War Over Walthamstow - the story of civil defence by Ross Wyld 1939 - 1945. Issued by the Walthamstow Borough Council October 1945. 32 page large magazine style format in well used condition with some damage.
1941 Marlbeck Fashions Company Annual.
Marlbeck Annual 1941 - A Journal Of The House Of Marlbeck. Fashion design and manufacture Marlbeck was a Leeds based company, their well produced annual covers staff who were serving King and Country, full page photographs of some of there new designs, Weddings, new staff members, news from there showrooms etc. 48 page card cover book in good sound condition with some damage to cover. Gives a good insight into the wartime clothing and fashion design.
Girl Guide On War Service - Badge.
Scarce wartime Girl Guide On War Service badge. Green oval cotton backing with black printed lettering. Badge is in good used condition has been removed from uniform. Measures approx 9 x 8 cm.
N.F.S Bullion Cap Badge.
N.F.S (National Fire Service ) scarce bullion cap badge, The kings crown badge is in good used condition measures approx 5 cm has the remains of paper were it has been glued to a collectors display board.
W.V.S Headquarters Name Tab.
Wartime W.V.S "Headquarters" name tab. In good used condition has been cut from uniform and is still sewn to the uniform section.
Durham Air Raid Wardens Card and Anti Gas Training
Pair of documents to County Of Durham Air Raid Warden Miss M.A Cleugh - 1. Her Wardens Authority Card for the district of Felling issue 18th July 1939. 2. Certificate for completion of anti-gas training course issued 15th July 1939. Both items are in very good clean condition.
Seafire Aircraft Mk.I, II & III Manual - A.P 2280A
Seafire Aircraft Mk .I, II and III Series Technical Manual A.P. 2280A, B & C Volume 1 - Prepared by direction of the Ministry of Aircraft Production for the Air Ministry issued 1944. The large detailed technical manual is contained in its original ring binder folder split into 11 section of the aircraft i.e section 1 - pilots control, 2 - emergency controls, 5 - removal and assembly operations, 7 - fuselage, 8 - engine installation etc. Condition of this scarce manual is good used.
RAF 144 Squadron Air Crew Europe Casualty Medal Gr
Early 1939 Air Crew Europe casualty medal grouping to 564710 Sergeant Ernest Herd, 144 Squadron Royal Air Force killed on operations 29th September 1939. The group includes his medals 1939 - 1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, 39-45 War Medal all medals are in good uncleaned condition retaining there original ribbons. Three photographs of his funeral and grave, portrait photograph in uniform of Herd, No 144 (B) Squadron, Hemswell Lincs Christmas greeting card from Ronald. Hampden L4134 Took off from RAF Hemswell 29th September 1939 at 0640 for operations to Heligoland as leader of the raid. The aircraft was shot down in flames between Heligoland and Wangerooge and may fallen to a Me 109 piloted by Uffz Pirsch of I./ZG26. Three members of the crew were killed and one taken POW. Herd from Holbeach Lincolnshire is buried at the Sage war cemetery Oldenburg Germany. A good early casualty group worthy of further research.
Luftwaffe Parachute Quick Release Buckle.
Wartime German Luftwaffe quick release parachute harness buckle, Currently in none working condition, suspect crashed aircraft recovery item. Engraved details to reverse Werk Number etc, Berlin Maker.
RAF 144 Squadron Air Crew Europe Casualty Medal Gr
Early 1939 Air Crew Europe casualty medal grouping to 564710 Sergeant Ernest Herd, 144 Squadron Royal Air Force killed on operations 29th September 1939. The group includes his medals 1939 - 1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, 39-45 War Medal all medals are in good uncleaned condition retaining there original ribbons. Three photographs of his funeral and grave, portrait photograph in uniform of Herd, No 144 (B) Squadron, Hemswell Lincs Christmas greeting card from Ronald. Hampden L4134 Took off from RAF Hemswell 29th September 1939 at 0640 for operations to Heligoland as leader of the raid. The aircraft was shot down in flames between Heligoland and Wangerooge and may fallen to a Me 109 piloted by Uffz Pirsch of I./ZG26. Three members of the crew were killed and one taken POW. Herd from Holbeach Lincolnshire is buried at the Sage war cemetery Oldenburg Germany. A good early casualty group worthy of further research.