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.
Maidstone Civil Defence Service Certificate.
Borough of Maidstone Civil Defence Service Certificate issued to Mr C.J Denman for valuable services rendered during the war, issued 2nd May 1945. The paper certificate measures approx 20x17cm and is in good clean sound condition.
\"The Watcher\" Journal Of No.30 Group Durham
\"The Watcher\" No.1 Xmas 1939 edition of the No.30 Group (Durham) Observer Corps magazine. The 56 page card cover magazine with black and white illustrations is in excellent condition for its age.
U.S.A.A.F Photograph Frame.
USAAF book style fold out photograph frame approx 29 x 25cm (closed) will hold two photographs, leatherette finish with embossed air corps winged propeller to centre. In good condition with some loss of leatherette finish to spine.
R.A.F Cranwell Summer 1922 \"The Boys Wing Magaz
R.A.F Cranwell - The Boys Wing Magazine - Volume 1 Number 2 Summer 1922. Card cover approx 70 page magazine illustrated with black and white photographs.
British Army \"Boiled Sweets Salt & Matches\"
Wartime British Army "Boiled Sweets Salt & Matches" individual ration tin by D.Ltd dated September 1943. The tin measures approx 11x8x2cm is in good used condition with some rusting and damage see photographs.
Document Group - Tonbridge Civil Defence.
Small group of wartime documents from the Civil Defence Headquarters Tonbridge, Kent. The group includes - 1943 letter to all part time male wardens. Notes for wardens in connection with use of civilian respirators. Instructions for fitting civilian respirator. 2x letters reference insurance and compensation for ARP volunteers 3 x documents on chemical warfare agents.
Wartime USAAF Bombardier Wing Badge.
A excellent quality wartime USAAF Bombardier Wing Badge by N.S. Meyer New York. The badge is in good used condition, the pin fixing is in good working order and is maker marked with the N.S Meyer shield trade mark to reverse.
World War One British Army Field Telephone.
Scarce World War One British Army field telephone. Manufactured by Siemens Bros & Co Ltd and dated 1916. The wood case is clearly dated 1916 with broad arrow and maker and model details - Telephone set portable \"G\" No 2203. The case is in good uncleaned condition the latch is in good working order, the leather / canvas carrying handle is missing although the metal fixing remain. A wiring diagram remains on the inside of the lid. The telephone handset and its cable are complete and dated 1916. A scarce piece of WW1 field equipment.
1940s \"Mills Plane\" Special Cigarettes.
1940s \"Mills Plane\" Special cigarettes a complete pack of 20 cigarettes in good condition with some age staining.
Wartime Canadian Flying Helmet.
Unusual wartime leather zip ear flying helmet, we believe this to be of Canadian origin, possible private purchase for use in the flying training schools. The tan leather helmet has some staining a few areas of small minor damage to the leather which is supple, the zip ear are fitted with lightening zips which are working, some perishing to the ear cups. The leather chin straps (2) The press stud is intact but not working i think could easily be repaired the buckle on the main strap is good. The chamois lining is sound with service wear. The helmet is named on the lining to R63940 W.R Wilkes.