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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.
Rare WW2 8mm Escape Compass.
Rare wartime 8mm escape compass, this type being one of the smallest of the range of escape compass designed by MI9. These were used in various escape items including the smokers pipe, cigarette, lighter etc. The compass is in good working order, has a small hairline crack in the glass which does not detract from this scarce escape compass.
Luftwaffe Flight Gauntlets.
Luftwaffe leather flying gauntlets, these being the longer version popular with bomber crews. They are In excellent used condition the straps and press studs are good. The leather is supply and shows signs of little use. The interior is well marked to a flight school. Overall a very good matched pair.
R.A.F - A.P 1764 Aircraft Recognition Wallet.
Air Ministry - Air Publication 1764 - Aircraft Recognition - Published August 1940 with amendment up to April 1941. Housed in a hardback wallet to allow amendments to be added. Sections included aircraft illustrations and details from Great Britain - France - Germany - Italy. In very good used condition.
Civil Defence \"Droop Side\" Air Raid Helmet.
Private purchase \"Droop Side\" Air Raid Helmet possible manufactured as Defiance Shrapnel Helmet. Retains most of its original paint finish, with some rusting mainly to the inside of the helmet. The webbing strap is in good condition the foam liner is intact but has hardened in some areas.