(Code: 1795) | |   Very scarce British Army Polish mine detector model Mk3 (ZA22175) with accessories and its light version No4 (ZA22158) removable handle in two parts with counterweight, adjustment box fixed on handle. Detector mine No3 (Polish) battery amplifier serial number 10025. Webbing back pack made by MECo and stamped WA 10099 complete with straps, wiring and headphones. Invented by Lieut. Jozef Stanislaw Kosacki 1903-1990 a Polish inventor and soldier. While serving in the Signals Corps of the exiled Polish Army defending the Fife coast, Kosacki developed the mine detector. He had experimented with mine detection while still in Poland, but based in St Andrews in 1941, he was asked by the British War Office to develop a device which could be used to clear growing mine fields, both much faster and with much less risk to the lives of the soldiers doing the clearing than their previous technique of prodding the ground with a bayonets. More than 500 of this so-called Polish Mine Detector were shipped to North Africa for use in the Battle of El Alamein. The detector was used later during the Allied invasion of Sicily, the Allied invasion of Italy and the Invasion of Normandy
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(Code: 2760) | |   Stamped Telescope Identification A.A. Mark III 1943 CT&S No 5116 O.S.583 G.A. with War Department broad arrow. Complete with transit case and spare filters.Telescope would originally have formed part of Britain's World War 2 coastal defences , helping to protect he skies from the German Luftwaffe . Operated by two members of the Royal Observer Corp or Woman's ATS units and used to track the height and bearing of enemy aircraft to enable the accurate firing of anti - aircraft guns. Shop collection only due to the weight of 38 KG. |
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(Code: 1678) | |   WW2 RAF Mk 1 parachute harness with "Harness Mk 1 Ref No 15A /552" label and dated 1945.Complete with fully working quick release box. Very unusual harness as it has features of the rare B5 harness such as the sleeve on the left hand chest strap for the handle, but has the standard quick release box with four connections rather than the six as found on the B5. Any further information on this harness would be welcome.
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(Code: 864) | |   Dated 1940 with broad arrow acceptance stamp . Complete with its 1945 dated canvas carrying harness which enabled the tripod to be strapped to the back of the soldier. Also included are the extra legs stored internally to convert to an anti aircraft stand. |
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(Code: 1271) | |   Dated 1944 with War Department stamps. Complete with Deactivation Certificate (mortars are exempt from the new EU de-act laws)
You must be over 18 to buy any type of gun. Sorry guns can not be posted outside of the UK.
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(Code: 1561) | |   Complete with the M-357-A box kite used to hoist the aerial cable for the 'Gibson Girl' radio. Also included is the signal lamp in it`s original box which would be attached to the radio.This set also includes accessories for the K-type dinghy ie bailout bucket and paddles. The kite drawstring bag and canister are also included.
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(Code: 1669) | |   British Army 'Tabby' Infra red Night Vision Binoculars .One of the first ever night vision devices used operationally. Lens plate is stamped ''ZA 23001 CU 35''. Complete with rubber head rest,webbing head strap and cables. These Infra Red Tabbies were made famous from 1942 and were used on tanks and on the LVT Water Buffalo during the famous Rhine River Crossing. The Tabby is complete and excellent condition with Ministry Of Supply Acceptance Label still attached and dated 11.1.44.
Originally designed to be issued to British Special Forces ,but due to weight issue were not suitable for combat,they were then issued to Armoured Crews and Reconnaissance vehicles.
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(Code: 2575) | |   Art Deco 1930's Monkey Cigarette dispenser and striker
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(Code: 2608) | |   Maker marked Hugh MacPherson Edinburgh Made in Scotland. Complete with opening purse, some wear to badger mask.
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(Code: 923) | |   Three piece construction.
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(Code: 2603) | |   A very rare and good condition tunic for a Harbour Master with ribbon bar for WWI War Medal, Mercantile Marine Medal, and the rare Lloyd's Life Saving Medal. All eight gilt buttons present with Harbour Master insignia. Sleeves have four gilt embroidered rank stripes denoting Harbour Master. Interior lining has stitched makers label for 'WOOD'S, NORTH & SOUTH SHIELD'S' to the inside and the outside of the pocket. Blue silk lining.
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(Code: 2164) | |   Five piece construction
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(Code: 2121) | |   Admiralty Patent No M 361. Please note that due to weight cannot be posted and is shop collection only. |
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(Code: 5009) | |   With Sam Browne belt and cross strap. Ribbon bar for 39-45 Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal. Maker's label to inside collar with owner's name in ink 'Capt D.H. Ross 25451 B. March 1942' . Since he aquired the tunic he had been promoted twice from Captain to Lieutenant Colonel. The 1916 Pattern tunic was used from 1916 to mid 1940's. Lanyard has been cut away at pocket.
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(Code: 1218) | |   A very rare photo print of Edward Prince Of Wales signed by him in bottom corner.The print is taken from a photo of him in Nova Scotia Canada in 1919. Edward VIII of course later abdicated the throne.In bottom right corner of mounting board is written in ink 'Cheerio Everybody' ! Frame has some wear and small chips to frame.To reverse is framers label 'HUGH A.BROWN, CHARING CROSS GALLERY, 482 SAUCHIEHALL ST GLASGOW'. A rare item |
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(Code: 2072) | |   Surgical and sterilisation set, stamped 'ENGLISH MAKE' to base. Complete with burners and 10 medical instruments, some maker marked with WD Stamps. |
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(Code: 4283) | |   Brass Binnacle with enclosed working compass set in liquid on gimbaled support for stable balance with movement of ship. Kerosene lamp for illumination to side with a brass hinged door. Dated 43 on compass. Sestrel made marine compasses throughout WW2 .
Height 28cm
Diameter at base 20cm
4kg weight
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(Code: 2133) | |   With maker plate ".Mk XV AP13231 A TELE.MFG.Co.London. Wall mounted telephone, hand cranked with no need for external power source to ring or speak.Bakelite hand set marked - TMC A.P.13220 Dated Jan 1945 on internal earpiece.
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(Code: 2684) | |   White metal . |
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(Code: 2642) | |  
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633 20 inches long.Wooden construction steam boat.
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(Code: 2261) | |   Brass,dated 1940 with maker stamp. Used by Artillery to establish accurate fire and measuring angles of slopes.
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(Code: 1311) | |   Helmet with RP/W to front for Repair Party/ Water. Maker marked 7 BMB1 1939. |
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(Code: 4467) | |   WW2 Greatcoat used into the 1950s with the addition of Queens crown Majors shoulder insignia . Complete with all Black Watch brass buttons. Very good condition. |
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(Code: 2770) | |  
Machine woven eagle on white rayon base
V.G.C. Maker marked Royal Works Owen & Co (Bow) Ltd and stamped Paymaster Commander which was a Royal Navy rank until 1944. The chin strap has become detached on one side. Small pin holes to front and rear where badges have been attached and a small hole to the front right of the rim. Bristol Arts Centre has also been written on the interior. |
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(Code: 2036) | |   Excellent condition poster with one centre fold.In full colour.Fundraising poster for Glasgow donations to the Lord Provost City Chambers.
15 inches x 10 inches |
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(Code: 2735) | |  
Period children's toy tank from WW2. Made of wood and tin, with tracks that turn and rotating turret. These tanks were made by returning soldiers and those often on home leave for their children. This is a lovely example in excellent condition .Green painted with cloth storage bags to rear. 9 inches length x 7 inches across and 7 inches height.
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(Code: 669) | |   British WW2 binoculars with neck strap in original leather case with strap. Binoculars are 8x. Maker marked Hunsicker and Alexis Paris and stamped GMG. Case is stamped binocular. prismatic. No 2 case. MK.1. Timbers 1937. Faint name on front of case to right of buckle.
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(Code: 2854) | |   Dated 1960 E.C.H. with broad arrow stamp and AM 4119. This is the exact same as the escape crow bars in wartime Spitfires Clipped to the inside of the door the crow bar was used in emergencies when the canopy jammed. |
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(Code: 1618) | |   Alloy plaque with raised letters . 13 x 2 inches |
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(Code: 2169) | |  
Maker stamped to each shoe ''GOOD EARL BROS LTD''
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(Code: 2606) | |   Aluminium made with red paint to border and letters ,white paint around raised letters. |
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(Code: 1248) | |   Stamped WD 1945 with war department arrow. Maker marked E.W. B. Refurbished in correct British army green vehicle paint, |
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(Code: 1831) | |   Scottish Soldier striker. Early twentieth century cold cast metal.24 cm tall. Hinge to rear of head is still attached but fragile.
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(Code: 1861) | |   These vests were also referred to as the " escape string vest" as they doubled as an escape aid. If needed the vest could be unravelled and plaited to make a rope to aid escape. Used by commandos, paratroopers and air crew. Very good condition.
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(Code: 2647) | |   Canadian wireless set canvas bag with Canadian War Dept stamp .The carry strap is very rare type and complete with the Antennae Rod 'F' Adaptors No.1. This is also a rare piece.
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(Code: 2125) | |   These ropes were part of the standard equipment of Commandos and the Parachute Regiment during World War 2. 6 feet long rope with a wooden toggle at one end and a large eye at the other. This enabled them to be fastened together to create a rope ladder among other uses and were carried around the waist while not in use.
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(Code: 2267) | |  
These ropes were part of the standard equipment of Commandos and the Parachute Regiment during World War 2. 6 feet long rope with a wooden toggle at one end and a large eye at the other. This enabled them to be fastened together to create a rope ladder among other uses and were carried around the waist while not in use.
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(Code: 650) | |   With remnants of label to front. Base dated 1943 with War Department stamp and word 'THERMOS' . Complete with original cork stopper.
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(Code: 1453) | |   Good condition with small areas of moth damage. Cap is maker stamped Herbert Johnston New Bond St London and is initialed J P D. |
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(Code: 1912) | |   Printed by Calico Printers.Patch measures approximately 93 mm X 93 mm.
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(Code: 1838) | |   Pullover shirt with bakelite buttons.Pocket button missing.Label to collar 'HAMMOCK BRAND GOVERNMENT DYE'
approximate measurements
-shoulder to shoulder 42cm
-arm pit to arm pit 55cm
-shoulder to cuff 57cm
-collar 36cm Good condition
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(Code: 989) | |  
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(Code: 777) | |   Brass chrome plated with HLI badge inside perspex glass. RF AULAH stamped to bottom .
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(Code: 1058) | |   War Dept stamp with date 1942.
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(Code: 1250) | |  
Stamped London Hand Sewn . No cross strap |
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(Code: 1982) | |   Fair condition,the writing on front of lid has been rubbed off. |
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(Code: 2518) | |   1929 photograph of the Grenadier Guards Regiment being inspected by the Duke Of Connaught on Horse Guards Parade London 16th May 1929.With its original brown paper wrapping.
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(Code: 459) | |   1930's -1950'S Era
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(Code: 1944) | |   Mounted on hard cardboard.15 inches x 9 inches.With original brown wrapping paper.
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(Code: 469) | |   18 x 13 inches. With original brown paper wrapping.Crack to bottom left corner of card frame.Some minor age staining. |
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