Australia WW2 Soldiers “Willow” Cake Tin

Made in pressed tin this tin was used to send soldiers a naked cake from home. A butterless, eggless cake recipe, published in The Age in 1944, substituted lard for butter. It had a footnote pointing out that this cake fits the soldier’s cake tin and further investigation revealed that Willow manufactured such tins in their thousands during World War II. In kitchens all over Australia, women ba...  read more

Code: 2609

German WW2 Mine Field Warning Pennant

Red painted steel spike rod with attached small. printed cotton warning pennant. Use to indicate land mines.  read more

Code: 2611

South Vietnam Cross of Gallantly

South East Asian made example. Period Vietnam war issue. Original full size medal.  read more

Code: 2612

c.WW2 British Cunard Shipping Line Hat Badge

Bullion Embroidered on black padded velvet for Petty Officer ranks.  read more

Code: 2613

c.WW2 Australian Army Staff Officers Collar Gorgettes

Matched pair with brass kings crown ACMF buttons. Detachable pair with spring clip reverse to each. Suit Brigadier or Colonel tunic.  read more

Code: 2614

US WW2 Australian Made Officers Hat Badge

Gilt brass with screw post reverse. Maker marked KG Luke Melbourne.  read more

Code: 2615

Australian Original WW1 Colour Patch

7th Infantry Battalion. Original full size colour patch.  read more

Code: 2597

British WW2 7th Armoured Brigade Formation Patch

An early 2nd Pattern example. worn 1941-1943 red jerboa on khaki service dress wool serge.  read more

Code: 2598

1900-1912 Royal Australian Garrison Artillery Shoulder Title

Oxidized. 2x lug reverse.  read more

Code: 2599

German WW2 Feuerwehr Dagger by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

Officers pattern with shorter blade than those issued to the enlisted ranks of the Fire Service.

Under the regime of the Third Reich, civilian organizations, such as the fire department and police had a para-military nature. Dress bayonets and sidearms were issued to personnel to be worn at parades and special events. These sidearms were built identical to their daily use counte...  read more

Code: 2601