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.
A.R.P and High Explosive by Maj.-Gen H.L Pritchard
A.R.P and High Explosive (a handbook for the private citizen) by Maj.-Gen. H.L. Pritchard. - This booklet by retired officer of the Royal Engineers tells you everything about modern H.E bombs it describes exactly the many things you can do to protect yourself and family. Published 1938 by Duckworth of London this small 36 page hardback booklet is in sound used condition with some foxing and age wear.
Questions and Answers on ARP - Series 1 Basic Trai
Questions and Answers on ARP - Series 1 Basic Training in ARP - Complied and published by S.Evelyn Thomas. Booklet produced to keep Civil defence workers and the public upto date with basic principles of ARP. 32 page card cover booklet in very good condition.
Air Crew Europe Star.
The Air Crew Europe Star, an original example of this most coveted of all the Second World War stars. The medal is in excellent condition complete with its original ribbon. Awarded for operational flying from UK bases over Europe for a period of two months between September 1939 and June 1944.
Forest Of Dean War Weapons Week Badge.
Forest Of Dean War Weapons Week May 24th - 31st 1941, Celluloid and tin pinback button badge approx 3cm dia in good clean condition with some very slight rusting to the tin.
Hastings & St Leonards War Weapons Week Badge.
Hastings & St Leonards War Weapons Week May 10th - 17th 1941. Celluloid and tin pinback button badge in very good clean condition, measures approx 3cm dia.
N.F.S - 4 (Leeds) Tunic Breast Badge.
Embroidered N.F.S - 4 tunic breast badge, red lettering on blue black background. Area 4 covered the Leeds district. Badge is in good used condition and has signs of being removed from uniform
Wartime Tin \"Vinolia\" Baby Powder.
Wartime tin of Vinolia baby powder, the tin is in very clean condition (no contents) and clearly marked War Emergency Formula. The tin is in typical two tone war economy colour finish.
Luftwaffe (Flugbuch) Flying Log Book.
Luftwaffe (Flugbuch) Flying Log Book covering the period 7th October 1937 to 12th October 1939 to a navigator / air gunner. Bomber - heavy transport numerous aircraft flown in including HE111, FW44, JU52, HE72. The log records some 233 flights has all correct signatures and stamps is clearly written in ink and the log is in very clean good sound condition. A good early log in need of further research and translation.
R.A.F Signalling Lamp. A.M Stores Ref 5A/2334.
Air Ministry Signalling Lamp Type B, Stores ref no 5A/2334 complete with its original wood packing case. The lamp appears to be in un-used condition, has all its original paint finish, retains its power lead and plug, clear A.M stamp and spare green and red lenses. The wood case is in good condition clear stores ref and AM stencilled to lid.
British Army Tea Ration Tin.
Small (approx 11x8x2cm) wartime British army Tea Ration 5 ozs Tin (no contents). Printed instruction to lid, packing date stamped on side not easy to make out it is either August 43 or 46?. In good condition with some rusting see photographs.