From Pacifist to Glider Pilot: Memories of the Glider Pilot Regiment By Alec Waldron

Alec Waldron's autobiography recounts his rebellion against a strict Plymouth Brethren upbringing to become a military glider pilot in WWII. Raised in a separatist, pacifist sect in Portsmouth, he defied his parents and church elders to enlist in 1939. As part of the first Glider Pilot Regiment, he survived the failed airborne assaults on Sicily (1943) and Arnhem (1944), though many comrades di...  read more

Code: 58272

'Twelve Mules and a Pegasus'. Memoirs of an Arnhem Veteran

"Twelve Mules and a Pegasus" is the memoir of Lance-Sergeant Harold Padfield, a member of the Royal Engineers during World War II. The book provides a detailed account of his military experiences, including his role in the defense of the schoolhouse during the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944.  read more

Code: 58274

British 1937 Pattern Webbing Mapcase 1944 - Nice Used Condition

A varation of a British 1937 Pattern Webbing Mapcase. Clearly makers marked B.H.G.L.d and 1944 dated. Marked with the Broad Arrow and fitted with webbing carrying strap. In overall nice used condition.  read more

Code: 58263

U.S. M3 Binoculars And M17 Carrying Case - Nice Used Condition

U.S. M3 Binoculars And M17 Carrying Case. The brown leather M17 carrying case is in overall nice used condition. Fitted with original leather carrying strap and M17 marked on the top. And "lift the dot" press stud.
The 6x30 M3 Binoculars are in equal nice used condition and are makers marked "NASH. Kelvinator Corp" and 1943 dated. The binoculars are fitted with original brown leather ca...  read more

Code: 58265

Canadian Emergency Ration 1945 - Unopened

Canadian Emergency Ration in unopened condition. Containing 12 biscuits, 2 chocolate and 12 milk chocolate tablets.1945. this compromises a 1945 dated example. Makers marked G.S.W.(General Steel Wares). Hard to upgrade.  read more

Code: 58262

British Early Model Braces 1943- Mint- Condition

British army braces. Executed in white cotton. The braces are fitted with brown leather loops to attach to the buttons. The braces are early model and 1943 dated which is hard to find. Furthermore marked with Broad Arrow. In unissued condition.  read more

Code: 58251

WH (Luftwaffe)NCO Falschrimjager Or Flieger Flight Blouse -Nice Used-Condition

Luftwaffe 'Fliegerbluse' for a NCO der Flieger and or Falschrimjager. with a nicely machine-embroidered Luftwaffe breast-eagle, coloured collar tabs sewn in place, both having three rank gulls attached, indicating an an: 'Oberfeldwebelder Flieger/falschrimjager regimenT (or: NCO and sergeant first-class ) and that comes in an overall very nice- shoulder-boards. All insignia appear to be origina...  read more

Code: 58249

WH (HEER/LW/SS) Camouflage Net i.e. Tarnnetz - Mint Condition

In mint condition this camouflage net i.e. Tarnnetz. Used by all German troops from Wehrmacht to SS. These nets were used for vehicles such Kubelwagen flak guns ,motorcycles, armour verhicles and frontline bunkers
The net is complete with original netted carrying case and measures approxemately 3x3 meters. These nets were executed in green, black and brown shade. This particular one co...  read more

Code: 57367

British 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt MeCo 1943 - Nice Used Condition

British 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt. In nice used condition applied with blanco. The Broad Arrow is clearly visible, so is the size "S" and makers marked MeCo. The date is somewhat hard to read and IMO 1943. A nice used British 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt.  read more

Code: 57563

U.S. M1 Swivel Bale Helmet With Firestone Liner - Nice Used Condition

U.S. M1 combat helmet. A so-called swivel bale and front seam helmet. The helmet has been period applied with two vertical stripes for a non commisioned officer i.e. a Sergeant. The helmet shows a great patina and is fitted with original canvas chinstraps.
The M1 helmet comes with original M1 liner. Makers marked Firstone and in equal nice used condition to the helmet shell. Overall a n...  read more

Code: 58225