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RAF oxygen tube adaptor for G mask to constant flow system and walk-around bottle.
A very good example of the extension/adaptor tube used for converting E, E* and G masks to the constant flow system, including use with the walk around bottle oxygen supply. Includes the rare Mk IIIB bayonet connector at one end (famoulsly used on the D mask) and the attachment for the Mk IV connector found on later corrugated tubes. Rubber tube has a slightly flat spot from storage but remains fully pliable and in good condition.
$525 / £435 / €495
RAF Type D flying gauntlets, c.1943.
Originally issued as part of the Type D electrically heated system of flying clothing with a fleece lined black rayon, heated inner glove – but most were discarded and the leather gloves worn more commonly alone, or over the white silk inner. These are in great condition and almost a perfect match for colour, though one is marked size 9 and the other 8.5 - yet they seem to be the same size. This was not uncommon since left and right gloves were made in different factories and sizes varied. Excellent condition and both with superb A-crown-M marked labels indicating pre-1944 production.
$165 / £120 / €140
RCAF Emergency Aids Kit, dated 1943, complete and unopened.
This sealed pouch has never been opened so the contents cannot be displayed, but included are photographs of another, opened pouch, showing the fishing/dewing kit and matches, which are still sealed in wax to keep them dry. These Emergency Aids kits are unique to the RCAF and quite rare.
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USN Emergency Drinking Water tin (empty) for the
M-592 back pad.
Cans of fresh drinking water supplied to US Navy aviators in the Pacific and Far East, which were also incorporated into the M-592 sustenance kit. Cans have been drained of contents, which is safer and easier to display. A few dings and dents but overall very good condition. Marked on the bottom with a date code (looks like 2 42).
Price is for ONE tin (2 available).
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USAAF Type E-7 Emergency Sustenance Kit (pack only).
Heavy OD green canvas pouch with good working zip fastener. Complete with all belt straps/clips and the short strap /clip. Excellent condition and well marked.
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Japanese Arisaka Type 30 bayonet with sheath and frog.
Very good example of the standard issue Type 30 bayonet issued with the Arisaka Type 99 rifle, complete in its metal scabbard fitted with leather frog for attaching to belt. Very clean, 20" long overall with 15.5" blade retaining 99% of its "bluing". A few small dings in the metal scabbard as seen in photos. Maker marked and serial numbered.
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$225 / £165 / €190
Lovely honest, well-worn set of RAF pilot wings.
Beautiful silk embroidered pilot wing, cream silk wings and crown with a rich brown wreath, on a dark blue wool background. This was clearly sewn on and obviously saw some use! It has been trimmed very close to wings - a common practice - with parts of the wool background worn away (or possibly nipped by insects). Wing still displays very nicely.
$70 / £50 / €60
Framed, original photograph of RAF personnel with signatures.
Superb, high quality group photograph, professionally mounted and framed, together with the signatures of everyone pictured. Image features RAF personnel from a Station Office "somewhere" but unfortunately no clue exactly where; the names could possibly be researched in order to determine the location. Officers and other ranks and two WAAFs. The image could also perhaps be removed from its frame and might have details on the back? That's for the next owner to decide. Frame size 13.25" x 12" (33.7cm x 31cm) and photo is 8" x 6" (20.7cm x 15cm).
$55 / £40 / €48
Air Ministry Pamphlet 139, "Bombing Sense" 1943 edition.
One of the numerous pamphlets produced by the Air Ministry for training and information, illustrated throughout with wonderful cartoons. Subtitle (inside) "Hints for Air Bombers". September 1942 edition, reprinted march 1943, when the mainstay of Bomber Command was Wellingtons and Stirlings. In excellent condition, no creases or folds. Light rubbing on front where it looks like a pencil mark may have been erased - otherwise perfect.
$35 / £25 / €30
WWI Imperial German field service cap (Schirmmützen) reproduction.
Lovely reproduction of the standard early WWI Imperial German field service cap worn by NCOs. Field grey wool cap with a superb high-front shape with red piping, leather peak, red cap band plus wire cockades and leather chin strap. Satin lining with acetate sweat-shield printed with authentic looking maker information. A very good example for display or re-enacting.
$55 / £40 / €45