Unknown WW2 1941 Dated Boxed Electrical Component

I have not been able to sort out what this item is, my best guess is something for a radio and is used to conduct a current, It has 8 metal pins for plugging in separated by 3 layers of Bakelite, two central cylinders that are marked with a series of numbers and various metal plates and wires. It is well marked with impressed numbers and letters including what I am taking as the date of ’41, pr...  read more

Code: 26804

NEXT LISTING FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 7.30pm

To include The JERSEY COLLECTION. a collection of items left behind when the German military forces left the island. Found in the underground tunnels and bunkers and this collection consists of some very rare and unique items.
Listing starts at 7.30pm.  read more

Code: 26801

WW2 Era Naval Harmonic Analysis Form – Sonar Plotting Sheet

I cant find another comparison for this sheet so will endeavour to tell you what I can, aside from the heading of harmonic analysis form – plotting sheet it is double sided with the 24 hour clock times down both sides, a grid to the middle with equally spaced plotting dots. Both sides are the same but one is laid out larger than the other, I thought it might have something to do with Sonar plot...  read more

Code: 26784

WW1 Victory & British War Medals – Boardman North Lancashire Reg

A pair of WW1 British war and Victory medals issued to 16260 Private A. (Albert) Boardman of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
Albert Boardman was entitled to a ’15 star trio having served from September 1915, I include his medal index card and his pair entitlement paper which shows he served with the 8th Loyal’s and survived the war. The medals come in good condition and have been wo...  read more

Code: 26783

Good Vintage Colour Sergeant Sewn Cloth Sleeve Badge Insignia

This is a lovely quality Sergeants sleeve badge dating from the 1940’s/50’s, it is sewn cloth with bullion work embellishments, it comes in good condition with a paper back which has degraded over time, it measures 3.5 inches long.  read more

Code: 26774

Early Victorian Military Marked Pewter Soldiers Spoon

A large bowled pewter spoon, it is stamped VR with 23 in-between on the inside of the bowl and has the broad arrow with 47 (possibly the year date) on the back of the bowl, it measures 7.25 inches long and has had an active life with dings and dents.  read more

Code: 26773

WW1 Notts & Derby Shoulder Title.

A single brass shoulder badge worn by the Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment during the first world war era. It is in very good condition with all four lugs, although one lug is a little bent. It measures 2 x 1.5 inches.  read more

Code: 26763

WW1 Era Essex Regiment Officers Collar Dog.

A superb WW1 era solid bronze collar dog worn by the officers of the regiment from 1905, through the first world war and smaller variants in gilt metal were worn by officers until the mid 1940’s.
A lovely period badge in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 26762

Two WW1 Photographs – The Esbekia Military Rink Hockey Team

Here are two WW1 photo’s, the group shot has ‘The Esbekia military rink hockey team’ printed on the pic, below is a brief history for the Esbekia gardens in Cairo, the central uniformed chap looks to be from an Australian unit, the man bottom right has a second picture of him in uniform, he is a sergeant but lacks any other identifying features. The three front members of the team are all weari...  read more

Code: 26760

Vintage Large Sized Shell Case NATO 308 Winchester

This large sized shell case measures just over 4.25 inches long, it is simply marked to the base LC77, research suggests that it is for the NATO 308 Winchester first used in the 1950’s, the LC stands for the Lake City ordinance plant in Missouri and 77 as the year date. It comes in very good condition.  read more

Code: 26758