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.
Wartime Packet Of Wild Woodbine Cigarettes.
Wartime period packet of 10 Wild Woodbine Cigarettes, in paper packet to meet wartime restrictions. Both cigarettes and packet are in very good condition and sold for display purpose only. We purchased these in their original carton which is marked \"save for salvage\"
Ministry Of Food Armband.
Wartime Ministry of Food armband, white printed lettering on blue background, in excellent unused condition has been folded for storage over the years.
British Officers Peak Caps Of The Second World War
British Officers Peaked Caps Of The Second World War by Olivier C Dorrell, published 2013 by Schiffer Ltd. Large format book 176 pages fully illustrated with colour photograph\'s. In as new condition.
617 Squadron - Dambusters Signed Copy of the The
18 Signatures of the famous 617 Squadron who took part on the Dambusters Raid or the raid on the Tirpitz all personally signed at a 617 Squadron reunion at Petwood Hotel in the late 1980s on the first page of Alan Cooper - The Men Who Breached The Dams published 1982. The 9 x Dams Raid, 4 x Tirpitz signatures and 5 in need of further research include - David Shannon DSO/DFC (Dams) Danny Walker DFC (Dams) Dave Rodger (Dams) Fred Sutherland (Dams) Les Munro (Dams) Basil Feneron (Dams) Bill Howarth (Dams) Harry O\'Brien (Dams) B.T Foxlee DFM (Dams) Les Burrows (Tirpitz) Nick Knilans DSO / DFC (Tirpitz) James Tait (Tirpitz) Jack Harrison John Leavitt (Tirpitz) Basil Fish Terry Kearns, Larry Curtis. The book and signatures are in good condition, the book has a little foxing, the signatures are in ink and are bright and clear. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large number of 617 / Dambusters and Tirpitz signatures.
Gas Mask Container - \"Elkes Biscuits\".
Biscuits tin gas mask container, produced by \"Elkes Biscuits\" To be re-used as a gas mask container when contents have been eaten. The overall condition is good, the lid has some rust and small dents, the rest of the tin retains good colour with just a few marks see photos. How to take care of your gas mask instruction to rear of tin. A good used example.
German Luftschutz Gladiator Helmet.
German wartime Luftschutz (civil defence) Gladiator style helmet. The helmet retains 80% of its original finish with some rust showing and the paint finish is dull and uncleaned. The original decal has some damage see photographs the liner and strap are in good condition. Overall a good original helmet and displays well.
Document Grouping Concerning 1950s Lancaster Crash
Interesting document grouping to 4009508 Acting / Corporal C.F Harrison R.A.F Station Luqa in connection with the crash of a 37 Squadron Lancaster (SW344) at Luqa Malta 1952. He was awarded British Empire Medal for his actions. Contents include - 1. 2 x Telegrams congratulations on B.E.M. 2. Letter from president of the court of enquiry. 3. R.A.F leave form - R.A.F Ballykelly 4. 2 x Letter from F/Lt Stuart - White authorising rail journey to be invested with B.E.M. 5. Letter From Air Officer Commanding R.A.F Record Office Sept 1953 reads - Corporal Harrison was a non-commissioned officer in charge of the fire crash crew on the 30th December 1952 when a Lancaster crashed in Luqa village and immediately burst into flames. He at once proceeded to the scene of the accident and, regardless of personal danger, made a search and found two critically injured members of the crew who had been thrown clear of the aircraft but were surrounded by burning wreckage. Despite the intense heat and danger of exploding petrol tanks, Corporal Harrison succoured and comforted the injured men (who unfortunately, died soon after admission to hospital) and by shouting for assistance, guided other rescuers through the damage houses and rubble. Corporal Harrison remained with the injured aircrew until they were removed by the medical staff. Fortunately, despite the proximity of the blazing wreckage, he sustained no injury.
Wartime First Aid Post Enamel Sign
\"First Aid Post\" single sided enamel sign measures approx 61 x 31 cm. Condition is very good with some rusting to edges and fixing holes, main area is excellent for its age and retains good bright polished finish.
WW1 - The Soldier\'s Pocket Companion.
\"The Soldier\'s Pocket Companion\" - A little book with a wide range - for the man on active service - To assist his work, To equip his mind, To preserve his soul, Published by the Church Army, London 1916. Interesting small hardback pocket book with 166 pages, contents include - English French / German Vocabulary - Mechanical Transport and Warfare - Field Telephones - Notes on the compass - Types of German aircraft - Etc. The book is in very good clean sound condition.
Barnsley A.R.P - Instructions For Fitting And Care
Leaflet issued by the County Borough Of Barnsley, Air Raid Precautions entitled - Instructions for the fitting and care of the civilian respirator. 3 page leaflet issued September 1938 in good condition, has been folded.