Post WW2 Royal Signals Catterick Camp Permanent Pass Booklet and Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a post WW2 Royal Signals Catterick Camp Permanent Pass booklet and a Royal Corps of Signals, silver and enamel sweetheart brooch.

I am offering both these items together as that is how they came into my possession.

The folding permanent pass booklet is made from fabric covered thick card, with the Royal Signals crest on the front, in black ink.
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Code: 52297

Unusual WW2 Souvenir Desk Tidy made from Recovered Oak from London Blitz 1940-41

Here on offer is a WW2 souvenir desk tidy made from recovered oak, from the London Blitz 1940-41.

During and shortly after the Blitz, several organizations, most notably the London Stonecraft Company were officially commissioned to create mementos from the debris of prominent bombed buildings like the Houses of Parliament.

While many of these souvenirs were made f...  read more

Code: 52296

Inert British Jet Engine No.9 Starter Cartridge as used on RAF Canberra Bombers c1974

Here on offer is an inert British jet engine No.9 starter cartridge as used on RAF Canberra bombers in the 1970’s.

My understanding is this is a No. 9 or 10, Engine Starter Cartridge.

The No. 9 Cartridge was for use in the Rolls Royce turbo-starter Type SBS 720 Mk 1. (single chamber) as fitted to Avon 1 engines in the Canberra 1, 2, 3 & 4 (possibly others).
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Code: 52295

George III - Trafalgar Period - Royal Navy Officer’s Dirk with Scabbard c1800

Here on offer is a fine example of a George III, Trafalgar period, Royal Navy officer’s dirk with scabbard, circa 1800.

The beautiful grip has a lower section made from circular sections of natural materials, with a smoothly turned pommel. The whole grip now has a wonderful aged patina and there is a tiny crack in one of the discs and a couple are slightly misaligned but it is se...  read more

Code: 51144

Extra Photos of George III - Trafalgar Period - Royal Navy Officer’s Dirk - 51144

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Code: 51143

Unusual Cased Limited Edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman Knife with Blade by Manfred Sachse c1990

Here on offer is an unusual and rare, limited edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman knife with a beautifully decorated blade by the master blade smith, Manfred Sachse, circa 1990.

It comes in an ebonised wood, hinged case with a black silk lining.

I did try to research this knife but failed to find another example listed or documented anywhere?

Given the...  read more

Code: 51075

3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield.

This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973.

This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish.

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Code: 50476

WW2 US Army Air Force Folding Survival Machete with Blade Cover by CAMILLUS USA

Here on offer is an excellent and unmodified original WW2 USAAF folding machete manufactured by CAMILLUS of the USA.

My understanding is that in 1942, the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted this type of Folding Machete for use in the B-2 and B-4 Bail out kits.

It was designed to replace the Model 18 Collins machete, which took up a lot of space in the emergency k...  read more

Code: 51341

Unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold-Plated Charm Brooch with a Backing Feather

Here on offer is an original and unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky gold-plated charm, that has been made into a brooch with a backing feather.

They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold-plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a wooden painted head, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle.

This is the o...  read more

Code: 51109

Complete Vintage Cased Multi-Tool Set by J.A. Henckels of Solingen Germany c1950

Here on offer is a complete vintage cased multi-tool set by J.A. Henckels of Solingen Germany, circa 1950.

J.A. Henckels are a world famous knife maker, known for producing top quality steel products and they still produce cutlery today.

This is a scarce example of one of their quality multi-tool sets, with 21 separate items, consisting of:

Flat Plie...  read more

Code: 52294