Roy Marlow M.M. - A WW2 escapers tale of daring do from a Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Air Gunner
"Beyond the Wire - An underage Air Gunner's Private War" an autobiography by Roy Marlow MM. Paperback (1997). A good clean copy in good second hand condition with stamp of previous owner's details on frontis. 158pp.
This is a highly unusual account, especially to an RAF aircrew recipient of an "escaper's " Military Medal. What is even more remarkable is that he joined the RAF... read more
6.50 GBP
WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Officer 's Kings Crown Bullion Peak Cap Badge
In very good worn condition, removed from blue felt backing display board and some traces of this remain to the reverse. Circa 6.5cms tall and 6.3cms wide.
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WW2 era Scarce Auxiliary Air Force ( AAF ) unmarked silver official issue lapel badge - Barrage Balloon Squadrons, Anti-aircraft Balloon Defences
The Auxiliary Air Force owes its origin to Lord Trenchard's vision of an elite corps of civilians who would serve their country in flying squadrons in their spare time. Instituted by Order in Council on 9 October 1924, the first Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were formed the following year. The pilots of AAF squadrons were generally formed from the society's elite, who in contrast to tho... read more
WW2 Home Front Hallmarked Silver Officer 's Royal ( Regular ) Army Reserve Mufti Buttonhole Badge
King's Crown pattern, with silver hallmarks finishing in letter "0" ( 1938). Maker marked. Dark toned, very good condition. Circa 2.7cm tall.
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WW2 Home Front - British Red Cross Society & Order of St John Penny A Week Fund Badge - enamel
A small gilt and enamel fund raising badge for the joint war organisation during the Second World War. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. No orb to crown, but looks like it has been made like this.
Circa 2cm tall.
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Home Guard Old Comrades Association Silver Plated Spoon - believed to be 42 (County of London) Battalion
Home Guard OCA silver plated (EPNS marked) spoon a bit tarnished in need of a polish. Enamel in good condition.
Believed to be part of the South-West Sub-District, London Passenger Transport Board ( LPTB ) Home Guard, which was comprised of the following units:
No.1 Battalion 41st County of London (Ilford), No.2 Battalion 42nd County of London (East Sheen),... read more
15.00 GBP
WW1 Home Front - 1915 On War Service Button Hole Lapel Badge
Fire gilt brass, but the gilt is worn away on the front of the badge, but otherwise in very good condition. Maker marked JR Gaunt London.
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12.00 GBP
WW1 Indian Army - Matched Pair of Kolar Gold Field Volunteers White Metal Collar Badges, 1903 - 1917
Kolar Gold Fields Volunteers matched pair of collar badges worn circa 1903-17. Die-stamped white metal crowned circlet with crossed hammer and pickaxe. Redesignated 43rd Kolar Gold Fields Battalion on 1st April 1917.
Unit history: 1903 formed as the Kolar Gold Fields Rifle Volunteers on 23rd January from a detachment of the Bangalore Rifle Volunteers. In 1917 became 43rd ... read more
Rare WW1 New Zealand Veterinary Corps ( NZVC ) OSD Officer 's Bronze Cap Badge - Blades - Rare Laurel Leaf pattern - maker's tablet Firmin
Circa 4.3cm tall, with two original blades to the reverse. In very good condition but with a maker's tablet to the reverse of the crown, which has verdigris on it which makes it hard to read but it is "Firmin London". This is the rare laurel eave pattern. According to Corbett "very few of the oak (sic) leave badges exist" (pp262-263). He actually meant laurel leaf, thanks to Phillip fo... read more
WW2 4th Indian Infantry Division Felt & Woven Formation Sign
WW II example of the red felt eagle with a woen beak, left facing, on a black background and as worn by the 4th.Indian Division who were the first Indian division to see action in WW II. Brigades from the division were involved in most of the fierce fighting in North Africa,from Sidi Barrani through to El Alamein. In very good condition with no damage or moth. Removed from uniform. Circa 5.5c... read more