Australia WW2 2/48th Battalion Slouch Hat

A very well worn example exuding character. Khaki fur felt. Press button turn up brim.

The khaki cotton puggaree with heavy wear and many areas of damage. An original 2/48th Bn colour patch sewn to the side. The original fitted patch showing all the characteristics of being on the puggaree since the war. This patch is the 1st type battalion colour patch introduced in 1940 and wa...  read more

Code: 982

WW2 “AIF News” Palestine March 1941

An original newspaper printed in Palestine 8th March 1941.
Usual fold marks, creases and Edge tears consumate with age.  read more

Code: 994

Russia WW2 Armoured Corps Proficiency Breast Badge

As issued to tank crews. Brass and enamels. Screw back reverse. Some wear and scratches to the enamel through wear.  read more

Code: 1004

WW2 Luftwaffe Sword Hanger

Moroccan blue leather tear drop hanger fitted with metal spring clip for attachment to the sword scabbard and with matching leather belt loop. A very nice hanger and hard to find. Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 1007

1930-42 Australian Army Instructional Corps Rising Sun Hat Badge

Full size hat badge . Bronze. 2x lug reverse.  read more

Code: 1008

1957 German Cross in Silver with miniature

1957 Variant of the Wartime German Cross in Silver,
a 1970’s 1980’s manufactured award in almost immaculate condition.
A service award to serving members of the German Military post 1957 who were still in service and had been issued the original award during the 1939 to 1945 war period. The swastika has been replaced on the item with the War Merit Cross.

Together w...  read more

Code: 1011

WW2 44th Indian Airborne Division Formation Patches

A good rare matched pair. Printed Formation Badges.

A good scarce Pegasus over “INDIA” printed on maroon rectangle badge. Have been worn on a tunic.

The 44th Indian Airborne Division was an airborne forces division of the Indian Army during World War II, created in 1944. It provided a parachute battalion for one minor airborne operation, but the war ended before t...  read more

Code: 1012

German 1957 German Cross in Gold

1957 Variant of the Wartime German Cross in Gold
a 1970’s 1980’s manufactured award in almost immaculate condition.
A service award to serving members of the German Military post 1957 who were still in service and had been issued the original award during the 1939 to 1945 war period. The swastika has been replaced on the item with the Oak Leaves of the WW1 Iron Cross.

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Code: 992

US c.WW2 Purple Heart in case of issue

A fine original example in case, complete with enamel lapel badge and ribbon bar. The medal not named or numbered.  read more

Code: 993

WW2 “Egyptian News” November 1940

An original Cairo printed newspaper dated 27 November 1940. Usual fold and crease marks and edge tears.  read more

Code: 995