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*Scarce* Victorian Boer War Period Entrenching Tool Manufactured By Edward And Wm Lucas At The Dronfield Forge And Shovel Works United Kingdom 1891. Patented By Nesbit Willoughby Wallace. 21608. - 21608
A Wallace Patent Combination Military Entrenching Tool commonly used with the P-1888 Slade Wallace leather set. The spade blade doubling as an axe and as an inch ruler and the handle as a spike and hammer. Faintly stamped WALLACE PATENT EDWD LUCAS & SON BRONFIELD FORGE C.& M. 1883 to the face of the spade. Valise Equipment, Pattern 1888 also known as Slade-Wallace Equipment was a leather harness used by the British Armed Forces. It was the standard equipment worn by British and Imperial infantry during the Second Boer War. The equipment was designed in 1888 by Colonel Slade and Major Wallace for use with the first .303-inch calibre rifles, replacing the Valise Equipment, Pattern 1870, which had entered service in 1871. This had to be a nightmare and costly to make and one can understand why these are so very hard to come by as almost every one got taken home to somebody's garden shed. This is an excerpt from the book The battle of Tofrek By William Galloway; "This tool, which weighs about 2 lbs. 5 ozs. and is 24 inches long, is patented in England and America and on the Continent, and has been adopted by the English and South Australian Governments. It is a small spade with a broad blade, and a crosspick for the handle. The pick consists of an armoured wooden crutch, the wood of which forms a strong backing to the steel point, and acts as a buffer against the jar caused by repeated blows. It is covered with steel sheathing, which is in two parts, fits closely to the wooden head, and is fastened on by rivets to the crutch, and by rivets and a band to the handle. Each point is composed of one-inch of solid steel, which, when blunted by use, can be sharpened. One end is a pick, the other a hammer. The metal used is very hard and well-tempered, while the tool is made so as to be easily repaired if damaged. To put it briefly, the chief virtues of the entrenching tool are the simple combination of pick and spade, which is obtained without any complicated arrangement; the shape of the blade; and the projection at the back, which guards the knuckles when digging, and also 'cants' the blade to clear the wrist when the pick is used. "The British Government has just ordered 20,000 of these entrenching tools, having been previously supplied with 30,000. Foreign countries have ordered a supply for an exhaustive trial of their peculiar merits. "The ' Pioneer' spade, is intended for clearing ground and for bushwork, where the combination of a serviceable billhook with a small pick and spade must often be very convenient. "Major Wallace's tools are not intended to take the place of the full-sized 'Pioneer' picks and shovels, which will still be necessary for all heavy digging and for rocky ground, though, on an emergency, the 'Wallace' spade may be found a fair substitute. It is claimed for these tools that they are of extraordinary strength for their size and weight, and that they may be relied on to stand very severe wear and tear, if fairly used, and even to do work of which, at first sight, they would hardly be thought capable. For instance, they will break down or loophole an ordinary stone or brick wall though, perhaps, at the cost of some of the spades. Loopholing was successfully carried out with them in the first Egyptian campaign, when they were also found to be useful and efficient substitutes for small axes in cutting firewood, and invaluable in camp life. Numerous testimonials, from general and other officers, and also from civil engineers, are before the writer, in proof of the above. The spades are not offered as cheap tools. They are made of the very best materials picked ashen shafts and steel of the first quality; and they have to be put together with great care. So long as this is the case the spades can never be cheaply turned out though a large order can be executed at a considerable reduction in price. Their value depends so entirely upon their quality that the inventor declines to supply them except through his own manufacturer, as he can then guarantee the materials and the workmanship. Messrs. E. Lucas and Son, of Dronfield, are the manufacturers." The Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine, July 1885. This example is in remarkably good condition with timber and metalwork intact and tight. Measuring; 61 ½ cm in length with the spike/hammer being 17 cm wide. The spade is 13 ½ cm narrowing to 10 ½ cm. The price for this scarce piece of history includes UK delivery. 21608.
£475.00

WWII 1944 Dated 400 Round Empty Wooden Ammunition Box Originally Containing 400 Rounds Of 12 Bore No. 6 Shot Shotgun Cartridges For Wartime RAF Air Gunnery Training. O 1487. - O 1487
Rare WWII 1944 dated 12 bore, No. 6 shot ammunition empty wooden boxes originally containing 400 rounds. This is an empty wooden ammunition box used for holding 400 12 bore cartridges for issue to 12 bore shotguns. The probable issue was to RAF Air Gunners for clay pigeon training to keep their eye in for air to air shooting against enemy aircraft. The clay pigeons helping the shooter to use lead in shooting. There are various labels and stencils on the box as to the contents and one is dated 26.4.44 (26th April 1944). The labels and stencils are shown in the photographs. The box has a RAF blue diagonal stripe on both ends of the box and is complete with the closure pin for keeping the lid secure. The box has two rope handles at each end of the box, one of which is snapped. These boxes were made disposable, i.e. making fires for keeping warm or cooking, making sand reinforced positions or just for sitting on. The survival rate of these boxes is very small. The price includes UK. delivery. O 1487.
£275.00

*School Find* WWII Babies Gas Mask with Original Home Office instruction Pamphlet. 21444. - 21444
This example was found undisturbed in the cellar of a school in Sheffield and is in overall very good condition. The baby would sit inside the main body of the mask looking up through the glass, with the flap on the bottom looping between the babies legs like a nappy. Children's gas masks were often made in bright colours to make them less frightening. This baby's mask would have totally enclosed the baby and air would have been pumped into the mask with the built in hand pump. In good condition with pump, webbing straps, metal frame, canvas hood and Perspex screen intact. The rubberised Perspex flange has dried with age but is still in place. The brass coloured tin plate to the rear reads’ This appliance is Government property any person who has it in his possession is responsible in law for using care to keep it in good condition. It is to be returned to the local authority in whose area the possessor may be at any time. Either on request or when no longer required’. Accompanying the mask is the scarce original Home Office instruction leaflet. The price for this collectors piece includes UK delivery. 21444.
£275.00

American WW2 1942 Dated Wooden US M9A1 Anti-Tank Grenade Box. Sn 6276. - 6276
This is an original and scarce wooden box dated 12/42 (December 1942) which contained 10 x WW2 American M9A1 anti-tank rifle grenades for the M1 Garand rifle. The M9A1 grenade was a sheet steel hollow charge grenade with a base detonating fuse which weighed 1.31lb. These were the standard US Anti tank rifle grenade capable of penetrating 2 inches of armour. The grenades were originally painted yellow until 1943 then olive drab. The wooden box is stenciled in black on the front REPAINTED OLIVE DRAB GRENADES 10-A.T. 1 CARTON 11 CARTRIDGES RIFLE GRENADE CALIBER 30 12/43 (December 1943) PACKED LOT NO52??5 57. The inside of the lid is stenciled in red -CAUTION- 1 DO NOT DROP GRENADE AFTER SFETY PIN IS REMOVED. 2 REPLACE SAFETY PIN IF UNFIRED GRENADE. 3 USE ONLY THE PROPER BLANK CARTRIDGE FURNISHED WITH EACH GRENADE. The both ends of the box are stenciled 10 A.T, GRENADE M9 A1 LOT NO.52705 37 . The back of the box is stenciled in black DO NOT STORE OVER 120 DEGREES REPAINTED OLIVE DRAB 36 LBS LOT NO 52705-37 1.2 CU.FT SHOP TICKET. This box originally contained 10 grenades and the propelling cartridges. The box measures 18inches x 15 inches x 7.5 inches. The inner separators are missing as the swivel catch on the lid. This is a scarce item and an absolute must for the re-enactor or grenade collector. The M9 A1 grenade is shown for illustration purposes only and in not included with the box. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 6276.
£245.00

British, Slade Wallace Pattern 1888, Brown Leather Belt, Buckle & Ammunition Pouch to 403 A Keller. - L 268
The Slade Wallace leather equipment was designed in 1888 by Colonel Slade and Major Wallace for use with the first .303-inch Lee Metford rifles, replacing the Valise Equipment. The ammunition pouch was designed for separate loading ammunition of the Martini Henry period but was not suitable for the clip loading .303 ammunition the kit was designed for. This is a Pattern 1888 Slade Wallace brown leather belt and ammunition pouch. The pouch has stamped inside IT SLADE WALLACE PATENT 6801 7.5.88 . The pouch also has the number 80 stamped inside it. The leather belt is in excellent condition and is complete with its original nickel silver buckle which has cast into one side a lion over the Queens crown and the other part of the buckle DIEW IT MON DROIT . The leather belt has impressed on the back near to the buckle SMITH & SON HATFIELD HERTFORD. The rear of the belt and the inside flap of the ammunition pouch has the name A KELLER with the number 403 and would be worthy further research. All of the stitching and rivets are intact. The price includes UK delivery. (Leather Box) L 268
£475.00

Italian WW2 Era, Scarce Model 1891 Carcano Leather Bandoleer With Ammunition Pouches. - L 264
This is an scarce and original WW2 era Italian green leather bandoleer with 2 ammunition pouches for the Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano service rifle. The bandoleer is in excellent condition and has two integral ammunition pouches to hold four clips of 6.5mm ammunition for the Model 1891 Carcano service rifle. The leather is in excellent condition with no rips or tears. The stitching is complete and in good order. The price includes UK delivery. (Belts Box). L 264
£345.00

Home Front, Swan 4 Stroke JAP Engined Petrol Generator. Sn. 16185. - 16185
This is a rare and nicely restored Home Front, Swan 4 stroke petrol generator made by A.C.Morrison (Engines) of Southampton using a J.A.P engine. The generator was issued to the Royal Observer Corps to charge batteries for radios and lighting via its three phase permanent magnet alternator. The alternator has an output of 14 volts at 300 watts through a full wave rectifier. The fuel tank has both stop and drainage taps to enable the fuel tank to be drained without disconnection the pipework. The engine has an oil drainage tap on the oil filler neck. The engine has good compression and is fitted in a square steel rod carrying/protection cage. The price includes U.K. delivery and the engine will be drained of lubricants prior to dispatching. The levels will need to be replenished prior to the engine being re commissioned. Sn. 16185.
£495.00

Original WWI Dated 1915 Officers FoldingTrench Lantern by Manufacturer Christopher Collins of Birmingham. 21325. - 21325
The trench Lamp was intended for use with either an Oil Lamp, or if oil was not available with a lighted Candle. The Lantern has four flat glazed panes with one that opens when in the used position for access. All four glazed panels (windows) present and *undamaged-one corner missing, see images*. Christopher Collins 1915 Birmingham is imprinted to an oval plaque at the base of one side of the lantern (Christopher Collins Ltd had a factory located at Black Heath in Birmingham during WW1 and made Lamps of all descriptions including 'Magic Lanterns') and ‘Use ½ Candles Only’ on a plate at the top of another. All of the steelwork and glazing *bar one-see images* are in excellent condition. Measuring 31 cm high and 15 cm wide this is a rare piece of history for the collector/enactor. The price includes UK delivery. 21325.
£295.00

WW1, 1918 dated, Officers 50 Round (5 x 10 Round Pouches) Leather .303 Calibre Ammunition Bandolier By Marney & Co Ltd Walsall G&M. - MISC 895
This is an original & scarce WW1, 1918 dated British mounted infantry officers ammunition bandolier. It has the correct 5 individual ammunition carrier pouches with full flap covers capable of carrying 50x .303 calibre rounds in total (10 in each pouch). Each carrier has heavy rivets and stitching together with a single brass stud to secure the flap covers. The bandolier is fitted with its original heavy duty brass buckle. The leather is impressed with 1918 date together with manufacturer name Marney & Co Ltd and Walsall G&M 1918 (1918 date). the makers stamp is also overstamped twice with the retailers name GARROW, HEPBURN & GALE LTD LONDON. All leather rivets and stitching are present & intact. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 895
£195.00

British, WW2 Era, Pair Of Belt Attached Pattern ’37 Webbing, 3 x 30 Round Magazine Pouches For The .45 Thompson Sub Machine Gun. - MISC 894
The Thompson sub machine gun was adopted by the British Army in1940 and was initially used to arm British commandoes and paratroopers. The gun went on to be used by the British army in various theatres of war. This is a pair of Mills ’37 heavy webbing pouches to be attached to the Mills belt and were canted at a 45 degree angle to the belt so they could be worn left or right handed in order that the magazines could be easily withdrawn. The rear of the belt has the standard British pattern ‘37belt attachment brass fittings and the front has the American type of flap fittings. There is a photograph of this type of pouch being used by a British soldier in the Burma campaign. The price for this pair of belt pouches includes U.K. delivery. MISC 894
£175.00
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