WW2 RAF “Button” Escape Compass

Army Brown bakelite button with integral magnetised section. Small dots on the reverse of the button indicate North and South. When suspended by a thread the button could be used by an evading or escaping airman to head for neutral territory. Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 3272

WW2 GQ Parachute Company badge

A Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company silver plated winged parachute canopy GQ badge depicting a parachutist, the slightly smaller slim wings inlaid with an orange red enamelling, the reverse impressed ' G.Q.' and ' Parachutist '. Original tube joint pin fitting and flat rolled catch. Approx 3.7cm wide. This one with a slight bend to the wings.

This was given to airmen who made a...  read more

Code: 3279

Pre Federation Victorian Military Forces Shoulder Belt Badge

c. 1874-75 Also used by the Victorian Volunteer Cadets as a cap badge.
White metal. 2 x lug reverse.  read more

Code: 3288

WW2 RAAF Bomb Aimer Officers Service Dress Tunic

A lovely example of the officer quality blue wool four pocket service dress tunic. Complete with all black Bakelite RAAF buttons and matching service dress belt. Overseas service Cheverons, cuff rank for Flying Officer and a nice banded Bomb Aimer half wing brevet. The inside sleeve lining marked with the wears initials “KJW”. The inside makers label dated 1943 and also marked with the same ini...  read more

Code: 3316

Australia WW2 Army Officers Shirt

Green fine cotton. The label almost illegible but looks either to be dated 1942 or 1943. Has an old probably theatre name written in the inside back, this doesn’t come through to the outside.  read more

Code: 3317

Australia WW2 Army Machine Gunners and Load Bearing Vest

Mint unissued condition with card stores tag still attached. Dated 1943 on the inside makers label.  read more

Code: 3319

British WW2 Army Battledress Blouse -1943

A very nice example of the 1940 pattern Battledress blouse. Khaki wool with fitted waist belt and all Bakelite buttons. Two place sewn on ribbon bar for 1939-45 Star and France and Germany Star along with a nice five bar overseas service cheveron. 1943 dated on the inside label. Has a small area of repair on the back top right shoulder under the neck area but this certainly does not detract f...  read more

Code: 3320

Australia c.1903-1912 Best Shot Marksmanship Proficiency Sleeve Badge

Gilt bullion worsted on khaki wool.  read more

Code: 3321

Japan WW2 Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet

A good mid war example with straight cross guard. The blade with only light age tone and has the arsenal makers mark. Good original wooden grips and working locking stud. Comes with its all steel scabbard. fitted with an original brown leather frog.  read more

Code: 3323

British WW1 Pattern 1907 Bayonet

1916 dated by Wilkinson. Has original wooden grips and working locking stud, comes with its leather scabbard. Overall condition is generally very good.  read more

Code: 3327