British (Airborne) Glider Pilot Battle Dress - Nice Used Condition

A very attractive British 1937 Pattern Battle Dress Blouse. The blouse is mounted with all original insignia to a Glider Pilot Staff Sergeant. The insignia compromises a pair of embroided Glider Pilot Regiment shoulder titles, printed Pegasus formation patches, Sergeant stripes and brass crowns. The Glider wing attached on the breast compromises a very attractive padded example. The battle dres...  read more

Code: 58938

U.S. (Airborne)M-209-B Converter i.e. Mechanical Cipher Machine 1942 Dated & Carrying Case - Unussued Condition

A very rare and unique piece of U.S. (Airborne) signal equipment. The M-209 series was crucial for tactical communication for instance for Airborne troops. The M-209 is a portable hand-operated mechanical cipher machine. Codes generated by this machine were mainly used for encrypting tactical messages. Converters of this type were employed in Normandy amongst Airborne units. The key is configu...  read more

Code: 58936

British Royal Air Force Irvin Flying Jacket - Nice Used Condition

Introduced in the 1930s under the official designation “Jacket, Flying, Thermally Insulated,” These jacekts became iconic and known as Irvin Jackets.
Executed in brown leather and sheepskin lining. The leather has some repairs however is in very smooth and excellent condition retaining a great patina!
The jacket is fitted with original label and marked a size 4 (waist 32-34, heig...  read more

Code: 58937

U.S. (Airborne)M-209-B Converter i.e. Mechanical Cipher Machine 1942 Dated & Carrying Case - Nice Used Condition

Carrying case intended to hold the U.S. (Airborne) M-209-B converter. The device was designed to encode and decode radio messages for use in frontline operations. Converters of this type were employed in Normandy amongst Airborne units. The bag is in nice used condition. Clearly marked M-209-B on the front, and fitted with original carrier strap. In nice used condition.  read more

Code: 58933

British and U.S. Gas Detection Armband i.e. Brassard 4-1942 - Unissued Condition

British Made paper gas detection armband i.e. Brassard. Won on the sleeve and would change colour when in contact with gasses. The armand is makers marked dated 4-42. Used by both British and U.S. troops such as Airborne troops during D-Day and Operation Market Garden. In unissued condition.  read more

Code: 58880

First Aid Kit Bag For Aircraft and Gliders 1943 - Mint Condition

A nice used example of First Aid Kit for aircraft and Gliders (also used for Bomber Crew). Cleary Air Ministry marked and makers marked W.F. & S. Ltd and 1943 dated.  read more

Code: 58777

British Boot Protective Covers 1944 - Unissued Condition

In unissued condition this pair protective covers to wear over boots such a.s. ammoboots.
The pair are both clearly makers marked J.R. Brooks off Waterfoot and 1944 dated. The covers compromise a size 7 and are War Department marked on the sole. The boots are executed in a sturdy canvas like materian and fitted with brown leather straps in order to be tightend and secured around the boo...  read more

Code: 58932

British (Airborne & SOE) Kneepads 1943 Dated - Nice Used Condition

British kneepads used by both Airborne troops and SOE agents. This pair compromises a nice i.e. light used and matching pair. Clearly War Department marked and dated 1943. Both kneepads are makers marked, and marked (written) size number 2 in the interior. Fitted with original leather laces. A good pair of British (Airborne & SOE) Kneepads that would be hard to upgrade.  read more

Code: 58935

U.S. U.S.M.C Wire Cutters And Carrier 1945 - Nice Used Condition

U.S. USMC Wire Cutters and carrier. the wire cutters are clearly U.S.M.C marked and makers marked HKP. Dated 1945.
A nice used pair of U.S.M.C Wire Cutters And Carrier.  read more

Code: 58940

British (Airborne) Everest Load Carrier - Nice Used Condition

British (Airborne) Everest Load Carrier. Could be worn as backpack and fitted on the BSA folding bicycle. The carrier is complete and fitted with all original leather straps. The canvas is in excellent condition. There is no visible makers mark on both the frame or the straps. In overall nice used condition, would be hard to upgrade.  read more

Code: 58505