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WWI 1917 Pattern U.S Gas Mask with Anti-Dimming Stick, Instructions and Haversack. 22441:36 - 22441:36
A 1917 pattern First World War US soldiers gas mask complete with haversack. Americas late entry into the war required a wide issue of equipment to her troops including the threat of gas attack having to be considered. This was a copy of the British Box Respirator & is very similar in appearance. Facepiece is of rubberised fabric with tan khaki hose & yellow US issue painted & numbered filter. The carrying haversack is complete with internal spring system & has string intact and has a two-popper flap, an adjustable strap and buckle and string around the outside. Inside and loose is a dull yellow tin containing an anti-dimming stick for gas masks, complete with instructions printed on the outside, and a small envelope containing instructions for use of the gas mask. The internal flap has ‘1087707’ & ‘S-18-23’ imprinted. The facepiece is good, the lenses have minor age-related cracking. The set is in overall good condition for a WWI piece and is a scarce piece of US Doughboy equipment. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:36
£245.00

Early 1800’s Gun Size Embossed Shell Design Copper Black Powder Flask with Graduated, Sprung Brass Nozzle Charger. MISC 813. - MISC 813
Hunting accessories were popular in the 1830s. This included powder and shot flasks in copper and brass, leather shot pouches and hunting belts. Other sporting goods such as wine and spirit flasks, as well as sandwich and cheese boxes, proved to be very popular with consumers. The line continued to expand as firearm technology progressed. This quality flask falls into the category of Shell & Bush décor featuring deep embossed shell (see page 286 of The powder flask book by Riling for similar example). This is an excellent, copper and brass, gun size, black powder flask which is deeply embossed with shell decoration. Both shells have even aged patina. The screw top brass charger has measurement adjustment (no grain markings) and spring lever which is fully functioning with a strong action. The flask is 7 ¾” length and 3” diameter at its widest. The copper body has signs of repair and a minor dent to the base. The price for this attractive flask includes UK delivery. MISC 813 (Flasks 2 Drawer)
£175.00

Large WWII Era Japanese Silk 'Yosegaki Hinomaru' House Banner to Wish Good Luck to Soldiers Departing for War. Misc 811. - MISC 811
This is an excellent original Japanese 'yosegaki hinomaru' or good luck banner/flag. The Good Luck Flag was a traditional gift for Japanese servicemen deployed during the military campaigns of the Empire of Japan, most notably during World War II. The flag was typically a national flag signed by friends and family, often with short messages wishing the soldier victory, safety and good luck. Today, hinomaru are used for occasions such as charity and sporting events. The name 'hinomaru' is taken from the name for the flag of Japan, also known as hinomaru, which translates literally as "circular sun". When yosegaki hinomaru were signed by friends and relatives, the text written on the flag was generally written in a vertical formation radiating out from the central red circle, resembling the sun's rays. This appearance is referenced in the term 'yosegaki' (lit., "collection of writing"), meaning that the term 'yosegaki hinomaru' can be interpreted as a "collection of writing around the red sun", describing the appearance of text radiating outwards from the circle in the centre of the flag. Measuring; 41” x 26”. The banner has stitched edges, and the bottom edge has original small tassels. The material has no mothing or other holes and just areas of light staining consistent with age. The price for this large WWII Japanese good luck banner includes UK delivery. MISC 811. (Large Flag Box)
£245.00

WWII Era Japanese Silk 'Yosegaki Hinomaru' House Banner to Wish Good Luck to Soldiers Departing for War. 21028. - 21028
This is an excellent original Japanese 'yosegaki hinomaru' or good luck banner/flag. The Good Luck Flag was a traditional gift for Japanese servicemen deployed during the military campaigns of the Empire of Japan, most notably during World War II. The flag was typically a national flag signed by friends and family, often with short messages wishing the soldier victory, safety and good luck. Today, hinomaru are used for occasions such as charity and sporting events. The name 'hinomaru' is taken from the name for the flag of Japan, also known as hinomaru, which translates literally as "circular sun". When yosegaki hinomaru were signed by friends and relatives, the text written on the flag was generally written in a vertical formation radiating out from the central red circle, resembling the sun's rays. This appearance is referenced in the term 'yosegaki' (lit., "collection of writing"), meaning that the term 'yosegaki hinomaru' can be interpreted as a "collection of writing around the red sun", describing the appearance of text radiating outwards from the circle in the centre of the flag. Measuring; 26” x 31”. The banner has stitched edges, and the bottom edge has original small tassels. The material has no mothing or other holes and just areas of light staining consistent with age. The price for this WWII Japanese good luck banner includes UK delivery. 21028. (Large flag box).
£245.00

Original/Fully Serviced Early 20th Century Klaxon with London Trademark. 22441:35. - 22441:35
The English company Klaxon Signals Ltd. has been based in Oldham, England for the last 80 years, with premises also in Birmingham. Klaxons were first fitted to automobiles and bicycles in 1908. They were originally powered by six-volt dry cells, and from 1911 by rechargeable batteries. Later hand-powered versions were used as military evacuation alarms and factory sirens. They were also used as submarine dive and surface alarms beginning in the Second World War. In the first klaxons, the wheel was driven either by hand or by an electric motor. American inventor Miller Reese Hutchison (later chief engineer of Thomas Edison) patented the mechanism in 1908. This excellent example has been fully serviced and repainted in period black paint. The main body is of cast iron with an oak turning handle. The original manufacturers plate is pinned to the body which reads; KLAXON Trademark Req’d KLAXON LTD. 49 Upper Brook St W.1. with a serial No 056k. There is a 3-hole hanging plate-weight 2.5kg. The klaxon is very loud and works as it is intended. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:35. (Bottom shelf stores)
£225.00

c1800’s Gun Size Embossed Fluted Design Copper Black Powder Flask with Graduated, Sprung Brass Nozzle Charger. 22441:34. - 22441:34
Decoration of 19th century powder flasks varied dramatically with hunting, game animals, foliate, village, military and marine scenes. This quality flask falls into the category of fluted décor featuring deep embossed shell (see page 281 of The powder flask book by Riling). This is an excellent, copper and brass, gun size, black powder flask which is not maker marked. It is deeply embossed with upward rising fluted decoration. The screw top brass charger has measurement adjustment (no grain markings) and spring lever which is fully functioning with a strong action. The flask is 7 ½” length and 3 ¼” diameter at its widest. The copper body has very minor use related dents. There are no cracks, damage or signs of repair. The price for this attractive flask includes UK delivery. 22441:34. (Powder flask 2 Drawer)
£125.00

*Boxed/Un-used* James Dixon & Sons Made for Parker Hale Ltd Copper Leather Covered Powder Flask with Graduated Brass Sprung Lever Nozzle Charger. 22441:33. - 22441:33
This flask falls into the ‘Plain category’ described in the ‘Plain Flasks’ chapter (page 271) of, ‘The Powder Flask’ book by Riling. Similar plain flasks by Dixon & Sons are illustrated in that chapter. Riling states that these plain flasks “should receive special attention from the new collector and form an important part of any collection”. This flask measures 8 ¼” overall length and is 3 ½” at its widest. The brass sprung steel lever charger works correctly and has a removable screw in nozzle. The charger bears the James Dixon & Sons Sheffield and Parker-Hale Birmingham London & is graduated 50/60/70. The leather body has no marks. The box is in good order and compliments the flask nicely. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:33. (Powder flask 2 Drawer)
£275.00

U.S. Army WWII CS-41 Generator Hand 10 Watts Mk2 in Original Carry Case. 22441:26 - 22441:26
Commonly used with the WS48, can also be switched to provide power for the Wireless Set 18 (WS18). Generator Hand 10 Watts Mk II was developed in the USA for powering Wireless Set No. 48 when dry batteries were not available in static field use. It could also be used with British Wireless Sets No. 18 and No. 68. Note that the general layout of this hand-operated generator unit, particularly the seat construction *(not included)*, is similar to the hand-generators issued with USA Signal Corps field radio sets e.g. BC-1306, AN/GRC9. See page 208 of Government Issue ‘GI’ Collectors Guide by Henri-Paul Enjames for reference. Retaining the majority of its original olive paint, the body is in very good condition. The unit comes with both hand cranks, cable and original web carry case which are all in very good order. *This unit has not been tested*. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:26. (Bottom shelf stores)
£275.00

WWII Dated Luftwaffe Silver Presentation/Serving Tray Engraved ‘Fur Besondere Bewahrung’ Translating to ‘For Special Preservation’. 22441:17. - 22441:17
This very nice silver* award or serving plate has the Luftwaffe Eagle and Swastika under 1942 and over ‘Fur besondere Bewahrung’. This tray could have been an award for outstanding service, or used as a tray at a higher ranked officers dinner party to serve hors d'oeuvres? More likely the former. Measuring; 25cm in length and 13 ½ cm at its widest point. The Eagle and swastika are raised, and the engravings are in a font conducive to its age. The edge is scrolled, and the underside has the imprint of the raised Eagle. This piece requires further investigation and would be perfect on a desk or in a mancave. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:17. (Shelf facing Office)
£225.00

**LARGE**WW1 1916 Turkish / Ottoman Empire Prisoner Of War Hand Made Beaded Snake With Beaded Script ‘Turkish Prisoners 1916’. Sn 22441:11 - 22441:10
WW1 Turkish / Ottoman Empire prisoners of war made many items whilst in captivity. It kept them occupied and was an avenue for them to earn money to supplement their rations and purchase items they required. Some prisoners even sent them home as gifts for family members or used them to barter with other prisoners. The Australian Memorial's collection of Ottoman prisoner beadwork includes snakes, lizards, bags, bookmarks and jewellery. All were handmade with small glass beads using either beaded crochet method or weaving on small looms. Crochet beaded snakes were the most popular of the beaded souvenirs created in the prisoner of war camps. Nearly half the Memorial's collection of beadwork items is made up of snakes. This is probably for two reasons, firstly a snake is basically a tube, a very easy shape to make with bead crochet. Secondly, snakes were a symbol of good luck in parts of South East Europe, so the prisoner of war snakes could have had a symbolic importance for their makers. The text on the belly usually says ‘TURKISH PRISONER’. However this does not mean that all the prisoners who made the items were ethnically Turkish. The Ottoman Empire stretched from the Balkans to the Sinai. This means that the makers could have been Turkish, Kurdish, Arab, Greek, or Eastern European. This large hand made WW1 Turkish / Ottoman Prisoner Of War Beaded Snake measures a large 7 Feet 6 Inches overall length and is decorated with colourful beads in typical snake skin diamond back design. The belly of the snake has beaded script ‘Turkish Prisoner 1916’. It has the typical Snake’s head with open mouth & forked tongue. There is one old repair in the centre section (illustrated in the images). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:11 (Storeroom bottom shelf near spears)
£375.00
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