Rare U.S. Airborne Modified i.e. Shortened T Shovel And Carrying Case - Nice Used Condition

This is a very rare example of a U.S. M1910 intrenching tool U.S. Airborne modified i.e. shortened. This was a common practice for Airborne troops as this modification would minimize the injury during combat jumps. These would have been used during D-Day and Market Garden for instance. The spade is clearly period modified judging the riffets and age which are textbook for wartime conversions. T...  read more

Code: 56263

U.S. and/or British (Airborne) TL122(A) Torch - Nice Used Condition

Rare early model torch i.e. model TL122(A). Executed in metal and later replaced with platic variations.
The torch is executed in OD shade with a brass switch. In overall nice used condition with no corrosion in the interior of the torch. These type of torches were U.S. made yet favoured by both U.S. and British Airborne troops. Can be upgraded.  read more

Code: 56612

U.S. Reversible Ski/Fur Trimmed Parka - Nice Used Condition

This is a great example of the final pattern (green-white) of the reversible parka. Executed in two ply water resistant poplin and trimmed fur hood. These parkas would be issued to troops deployed in artic conditions such as mountain troops. The parka is in overall nice used condition, complete with buttons and drawstring at the bottom. The original label is still present, measuring a size Medi...  read more

Code: 56958

U.S. Airborne D-Day "Cricket" Toy Version - Nice Used Condition

The famous "cricket" as used by 101st Airborne Airborne troops to identify themselves to eachother and featured in the movie the longest day. For this design the Americans re-used the principle of a toy widespread at the time and which consisted of a spring steel blade squeezing once pressed.
This compromises an original 1940s period toy version of the "Cricket" that formed the principle...  read more

Code: 56963

A nice orginal and scarcely encountered Dutch made Battle of Arnhem commemoration coin i.e medallion made in 1946 and designed by J.J. van Goor

This is a nice example of a difficult to find original Dutch made Battle of Arnhem commemoration coin i.e medallion. This coin i.e medallion was made in 1946 and designed by J.J. van Goor. The coin dispicts a emblem of the Airborne troops between the arms of Arnhem and Oosterbeek. On the other side there is a silhouette of burning Arnhem and Oosterbeek above which two parachutists come down. Th...  read more

Code: 56957

Second Army Thanksgiving Service 1944/1945 - Mint Condition

Thanksgiving service for the Second Amry on conclusion of the campaign in North West Europe from 6th of June 1944 (D-day) to 5th May 1945. This pamphlet was handed out to troops as a programme to a thanksgiving ceremony held at the end of hostilities. The cover is printed in colour and features various formation signs of divisions who served as part of 2nd Army. The booklet is in excellent cond...  read more

Code: 56955

49th (West Riding) i.e. Polar Bear Division Christmas card 1944 - Mint Condition

A hard to find example of a Christmas card published by/for the 49th (West Riding) i.e. Polar Bear Division for Christmas 1944. The card depicts the Polar Bear and battle roll from the 16th of june untill Le Havre in september 1944. Hard to upgrade.  read more

Code: 56954

WH (Luftwaffe) Bread Bag i.e. Brot Beutel - Nice Used Condition

In nice yet clear used condition however with a nice patina. This WH (Luftwaffe ) Bread Bag i.e. Brot Beutel. Fitted with original buttons and leather straps.  read more

Code: 56962

U.S. Winter Gloves - Size 9 Olympic Glove Co.S Unissued i.e. Mint Condition

A stone mint pair of U.S. Winter Gloves. Also known as Gloves Wool, OD Leather Palm. These winter gloves are still sewn together and never been issued. Fitted with original label, measuring a size 9 and makers marked Olympic Glove Co.S Cannot be upgrad.ed  read more

Code: 56948

WH (Heer) Gascape in rubberized Pouch (Gasplane in Tasche) - Near Mint Condition

Wehrmacht (Heer) Gascape in rubberized Pouch (Gasplane in Tasche). The gascape is made of waxed paper and nicely maker marked 'gjp' and dated 1941. The rubberized pouch is grey coloured in very neat minimal worn condition. Hard to be upgraded.  read more

Code: 56951