{"title":"World War Two: 1939-1945","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ww2-us-army-m1-helmet-fixed-bail-front-seam-firestone-liner-set","title":"SOLD! WW2 US Army M1 Helmet, Fixed Bail, Front Seam \u0026 Firestone Liner Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA WW2 M1 US army helmet and liner set, dating from c.1942-43.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shell is early war Schleuter with a front seam, fixed bails and sewn chinstraps. The shell chinstraps are unfortunately snapped. No heat stamp is visible, but judging by the circular seam pressing it appears to be a Schleuter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe liner was made by Firestone, but is sadly not complete and features some staining, possibly blood.  Size is large - approx 60.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47690857939283,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/m1helmet.jpg?v=1708095942"},{"product_id":"ww2-japanese-army-officers-parade-uniform","title":"SOLD! WW2 Japanese Army Officer's Parade\/Court Uniform Set","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFantastic WW2 Japanese army officer's parade\/court uniform set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe set consists of :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- WW2 army officer's parade tunic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- rank epaulettes in original box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- matching Army Parade Trousers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Parade Sash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- cardboard shape inserts to both cuffs and collar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition is generally very good, although there are some moth trails on both tunic and trousers, nothing major though. The bullion wire on tunic collar has some fraying but all buttons are present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall a really lovely set and displays very well, especially with the sash and epaulettes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esizes are hard to be exact on, but they are all small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- tunic armpit to armpit 18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- trousers 17 inches across when flat, 29 inch inside leg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691118903635,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/s-l1600_1.jpg?v=1708101486"},{"product_id":"ww2-m31-salamander-polish-steel-combat-helmet-relic","title":"SOLD! WW2 Polish Wz31 'Salamandra' Relic Helmet. RARE!","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn incredibly rare WW2 Polish Wz31 ‘Salamandra’ helmet. This helmet is somewhat of a holy grail, a complete one with liner would set you back £800-£1000. This one is evidently in relic condition but still displays well from the front and importantly still features its original paint. Probably as close as you can get to a complete WW2 polish helmet without spending a fortune!\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691124015443,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/s-l1600_2.jpg?v=1708101620"},{"product_id":"ww2-rcaf-navigator-canadian-summer-tunic-named-with-ops-mission-badge","title":"SOLD! WW2 RCAF Navigator's Summer Tunic, Named With Operations Mission Badge","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pristine condition WW2 Royal Canadian Air Force navigator's Canadian summer tunic, with operations mission Badge. This is a beautiful and rare jacket in fantastic condition. Likely made from a cotton\/linen mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll patches and badges are present, including the Canada fabric embroidered shoulder titles and embroidered Navigator badge. All RCAF buttons and the belt are also present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe operations Mission Badge is rare in itself and marked Stephenson, Sterling on the back. You can see in one of the photos the indent left over a long time from the fixing on the back of the Operations mission badge, it seems original to the jacket and has not to our knowledge been simply added on, at least not recently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe uniform is named to Pilot Officer A M Marshall and dated July 1945. It was tailored by John A McDonald \u0026amp; Son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chest size is approx 38 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691128373587,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/s-l1600_3.jpg?v=1708101679"},{"product_id":"wwii-italian-officers-parade-bandolier","title":"SOLD! WW2 Italian Officer's Parade Bandolier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA truly beautiful WWII Italian army officer's Parade Bandolier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade by Unione Militare and still with its original box. This bandolier, made for parade use features the Victor Emmanuele III sigil as well as the savoy eagle and crowned shield in white metal.With black Ammo pouch, also adorned with the savoy eagle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn fantastic condition. An excellent authentic addition to any Italian parade uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBelt portion measures 110cm x 6.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48030756831571,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/F468881D-4212-46B6-B6F0-A3EBE379429A.jpg?v=1713734600"},{"product_id":"ww2-us-army-m1-helmet-swivel-bail-rear-seam-with-westinghouse-liner-and-net","title":"SOLD! WW2 US Army M1 Helmet, Swivel Bail, Rear Seam with Westinghouse Liner and Net","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of a late war WW2 US Army M1 helmet and liner set, with net. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe shell is a late war McCord with a rear seam, swivel bails and a sewn chinstrap. Its heat stamp is a late one, dating to 194. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe liner is made by Westinghouse, and is complete with chinstrap and stamped 1945. The camo net is in decent condition with only a few snaps.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize is approx 58-59\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48035266560339,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/796BB6AC-9F1E-4E91-A0F3-8AF8721AE496.jpg?v=1713790241"},{"product_id":"ww2-royal-navy-greatcoat-for-commander-cecil-wakeford-may-commander-of-hms-electra","title":"SOLD! WW2 Royal Navy Greatcoat for Commander Cecil Wakeford May, Commander of HMS Electra (KIA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful 1940 dated royal navy greatcoat is great condition except for some damage behind the rear belt loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is named to Commander Cecil Wakefield May (KIA), a WW2 hero who commanded the Destroyer HMS ELECTRA that was sunk in the Battle of The Java sea on 27th Feb 1942. Sadly Commander May went down with his ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coat is made by Gieves of Plymouth and is dated 26th June 1940. Epaulettes for rank of commander on the shoulders. All KC buttons present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with research materials and service record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest is approx 42 inches, arms short fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCecil Wakeford May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCecil was born 1\/06\/1899 in Twickenham, Middlesex, to Hermon May, a solicitor, and his wife Ethel. He attended Brighton College, becoming a house prefect in 1917. He enlisted in the Navy on 1\/03\/1918 as a Midshipman, quickly climbing the ranks during and after WW1. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe served on HMS Canada, HMS Warspite, HMS Skillful, HMS Verity, HMS President, HMS Victory, HMS Cicala, HMS Moth, HMS Cicala, HMS Moth, HMS Tower, HMS Columbine and HMS Wessex before getting his own command. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1930, Cecil was granted command of HMS Skate before moving on to command HMS Verity, HMS Vidette, HMS Foresight and finally, at the rank of Commander in 1941, he was given command of the destroyer HMS Electra. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHighlights of his command on HMS Electra were :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e24 May 1941 HMS Electra took part in the hunt for the Bismarck, before rescuing the 3 survivors from the British battlecruiser HMS Hood, which was sunk by the Bismarck off Iceland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e21 Aug 1941 Operation (Convoy) Dervish From Hvalfjord to Archangelsk in Northern Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e10 Dec 1941 Participated in the Force Z sortie from Singapore. Rescued 571 survivors from HMS Repulse, which was sunk by Japanese aircraft. These survivors included one of Cecil's old school mates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 Feb 1942 Electra took part in the battle of the Java Sea. She managed to evade the shells and torpedoes in the first round. Then Exeter received a hit which destroyed a 4-inch gun mount and then exploded in a boiler room, causing her to lose speed, seeing that Exeter was in trouble, Electra headed toward the enemy ships, followed by the other two British destroyers, to cover Exeter's escape. After several near misses from gunfire from the Japanese light cruiser Jintsū, Electra fired back, scoring several hits on Jintsū and the destroyer Asagumo disabling her engines, she also managed to score hits on destroyers Minegumo and Tokitsukaze. During this slugging match, Electra sustained several hits, which knocked out her A and X gun mounts, wrecked the electrical system forward, cut off all communications, destroyed a searchlight platform, damaged the after boiler room, and ruptured the main steam line. Electra came to a total halt, she fired off her torpedoes and started to list to port. After a fire started under 'B' gun mount and 'Y' Electra ran out of ammunition then an abandoned ship was ordered by Cecil, who refused to leave until everyone who could be saved was saved. HMS Electra sank shortly afterward, bow first with her White Ensign still flying and Cecil going down with her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCecil left a widow, Eileen, and is commemorated at the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent.\u003cbr\u003eHe received the war and victory medals for his WW1 service, the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal and the war medal and 39-45 star for his WW2 service.In correspondence with his College almost a year later, his mother wrote:\u003cbr\u003e“Two of the crew have written me the most awfully nice letters and all the men seemed very devoted to their Captain.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48035296313683,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/greatcoat2.webp?v=1725983066"},{"product_id":"ww2-danish-made-swedish-army-greatcoat-dated-1940","title":"SOLD! WW2 Swedish Army Greatcoat, Dated 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare example of a WW2 Swedish Army wool greatcoat, dated 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMetal shoulder titles for the 2nd Regiment with grey Swedish 3 crown buttons, all of which are present. also stamped with Swedish Crown and 1940 dated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo mothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize approx 40-42 inch chest\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48036113416531,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/greatcoat.webp?v=1725983014"},{"product_id":"original-ww2-bulgarian-m36-helmet-complete-rare-type-a-variant","title":"SOLD! WW2 Bulgarian M36 Helmet, Rare Type A Variant, Repainted Post War","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual type A variant of the WW2 Bulgarian M36 helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith original WW2 chinstrap and liner and rolled edge. Liner has initials and a number of other stamps\/markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet has been repainted on the outside post war by the soviets, with a partial red star decal and dark green paint. The WW2 paint is still visible underneath and inside though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize approx 57\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48036189176147,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/524C87BC-CD6D-48D8-B13D-1E9C3139CCE9.jpg?v=1713804214"},{"product_id":"victorian-ww1-ww2-family-set-ww1-zeebrugge-navy-salvage-raf-and-more-three-generations","title":"Victorian, WW1, WW2, family set. WW1 Zeebrugge Navy Salvage, RAF and more. Three Generations","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fascinating collection covering 3 generations of the Evans family from 1878 to 1950, centred around the Naval Salvage activities of John Perkins Evans in Zeebrugge Harbour  just after WW1 + items for his father and son. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor John Perkins Evans \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- large hand drawn map of Zeebrugge Harbour in 1920 and Salvage operations including the raising of HMS Vindictive - 123 x 53 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- papers relating to John Perkins Evans Naval Salvage operations in Zeebrugge 1920-21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- JP Evans naval shipwright apprentice papers 1898 - 1904 (Indenture and completion certificates)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- modern copy of a 1920 article on the Salvage of HMS Vindictive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 1920 large mounted group photo of King Albert of Belgium and RN officers including Commodore Sir Frederick W Young aboard HMS Vindictive (J P Evans)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 1920 large mounted group photo of RN Salvage Section aboard HMS Vindictive (J P Evans)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Boxed WW2 Defence medal in original packet and with medal slip to John Perkins Evans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- JP Evans' Home Guard certificate and related WW2 papers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Mrs A Evans (Wife)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Mrs A Evans 1944 Savings Certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Henry Evans (Father)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- A folder of Naval career certificates to JP Evans' father, Henry Evans who was a Navy carpenter - joined Navy in 1868 and retired a Lieutenent in 1898. Certificates dated from 1878 to 1895 - approx 35 certificates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Stanley Munro Evans (Son)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- RAF Service and Pay Book to Cpl SM (Stanley Munro) Evans with papers dating 1948-50 (assumed to be JP Evans' son)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor A G Fowler (Through Marriage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- WW2 notebook \/ diary to AG Fowler for the period 1940-43, an RAF engineer, based mainly in South Africa and Rhodesia. The notebook contains a wide range of items including his aircraft maintenance role and notably marks the day of the fall of Singapore with the phrase \"Jap Affair\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso includes small ephemera items from South Africa and Rhodesia - Fowler was married into the Evans family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown WW1 Greetings Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 3 x WW1 silk greetings cards - 2 of which are Army Service Corps + one dated 1917. One of the ASC cards has a very touching message about a German artillery Bombardment which would not have passed the censor.  This card is worth a great deal on its own. The link between the greetings cards and the Evans family is unknown sadly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA collection worthy of further research.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48036611096915,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/14C8674A-685B-40BB-AF94-4ED4D3A405C4.jpg?v=1713810241"},{"product_id":"ww2-royal-navy-visor-cap","title":"SOLD! WW2 Royal Navy Visor Cap with Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA lovely WW2 Royal Navy officer's visor cap with bullion badge and white cotton cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade by Gieves and in good condition with no mothing. No date, but this is normal for British officer's caps, which are rarely dated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize approx 53-54\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48036724539731,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/E7CCFC4C-6A42-4429-A962-C150E11969EC.jpg?v=1720112387"},{"product_id":"ww2-french-artillery-m26-adrian-helmet","title":"SOLD! WW2 French Artillery M26 Adrian Helmet","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA great example of a French army M26 adrian helmet for the artillery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeaturing  M26 pattern artillery badge, which appears original to the helmet. Nice original matt green slightly textured paintwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe black leather liner (well worn) is present but there is sadly no chinstrap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize approx 53-54 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48036779163987,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/5399E2AD-F108-465B-99EF-9EF76302D979.jpg?v=1713812667"},{"product_id":"ww2-tally-ho-submarine-royal-navy-plaque","title":"SOLD! WW2 Royal Navy, Tally Ho Submarine Plaque","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge WW2 Royal Navy HMS Tally Ho metal plaque on hardwood. Hand Painted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMS Tally Ho was one of the most celebrated British Submarines of the war, having sunk many Japanese ships, including the light Cruiser Kuma, plus German U-boat UIT-23.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have never come across another plaque for this submarine, it is an unbelievably rare piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize 27 x 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48036880744787,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/C1F1EB25-5886-4C1C-BFE9-213D24A931C1.jpg?v=1713813761"},{"product_id":"ww2-french-colonial-m26-adrian-helmet","title":"SOLD! WW2 French Colonial Navy M26 Adrian Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely WW2 colonial\/navy French M26 adrian helmet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice original paintwork, although slightly corroded in places. The helmet also sports an anchor badge denoting colonial or naval use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econdition is good, but with two dents in the shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner is present but is likely a post war replacement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize approx 53-54.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48036941857107,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/7D17F074-9325-4BB4-BB0C-EAD119DE8271.jpg?v=1713814582"},{"product_id":"inter-war-ww2-swedish-m21-helmet","title":"SOLD! Inter War-WW2 Swedish M21 (2nd Pattern) Helmet","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNice example of a 2nd pattern Swedish M21 helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese helmets were used from 1923 onwards all the way to the end of WW2, so are hard to date. This example does not feature the 1940\/42 applied three crown decals, so could be inter war rather than WW2. However, the helmet does feature several layers of paint so its unclear if the decals are covered by these. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt retains its original leather liner with pads and chinstrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize approx 57\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48037111693651,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/8DDAEA86-D049-4A73-AC5E-366594AF4607.jpg?v=1713817016"},{"product_id":"ww2-royal-navy-hms-scylla-metal-plaque","title":"SOLD! WW2 Royal Navy, HMS Scylla Metal Plaque","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRare WW2 or earlier Royal Navy HMS SCYLLA brass plaque on hardwood. Hand painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis plaque is for one of two HMS Scylla, either 1940-1950 or 1891-1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVarnish shows crazing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize 19 x 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041043919187,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/2DC966D2-BFB2-4B5C-BE26-AE6025A02D66.jpg?v=1713878570"},{"product_id":"ww2-british-defence-medal-original-weave-medal-ribbon-roll-33-metres","title":"WW2 British Defence Medal, Original Weave Medal Ribbon Roll, 33 Metres","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original roll of WW2 Defence Medal ribbon, 33 metres in total. Can be cut to a smaller length if required or used to create ribbons for individual medals. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041239150931,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/21CA1148-4732-4432-8800-2F76864219F3.jpg?v=1713880490"},{"product_id":"ww2-swedish-army-tunic-danish-made-with-badges","title":"SOLD! WW2 Swedish Army Tunic, 1942 Dated, with Badges","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fantastic example of a WW2 Swedish army tunic, dated 1942, with badges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tunic has two front bottom pockets and two back bottom Pockets, the inside is dated 1942 along with the swedish crown. Sadly 1 button is missing but other than that it is in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso features two brass lapel badges with  lightning and a sword denoting signals troops and two brass chest badges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 1 shooting qualification badge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 1 ski troops qualification badge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize approx 40-42 inch chest\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041256157523,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/55F235F7-7160-4DBD-A26B-19DC985D1071.jpg?v=1716651948"},{"product_id":"ww2-obe-certificate-to-wing-commander-ian-brodie-close-associate-of-t-e-lawrence-of-arabia-and-battle-of-britain-pilot-trainer","title":"SOLD! WW2 OBE Certificate to Wing Commander Ian Brodie, close associate of T.E Lawrence (of Arabia) and Battle of Britain, Wing Commander","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely unique WW2 Military OBE Certificate to close associate of T.E Lawrence (of Arabia) and Battle of Britain, Wing Commander; Ian E Brodie. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate is dated 1941 and is hand Signed By Queen Mary (and autopen signed George VI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIan Eustace Brodie was a close associate of Lawrence of Arabia, working with him as his commanding officer for 2 periods in the India, with Lawrence being his clerk whilst under the pseudonym T E Shaw. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDuring the war, Brodie set up the Air Gunnery school in August 1940 during the Battle of Britain, later becoming an Air commodore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe certificate is in excellent condition and comes inside an embossed folder and the original award envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCertificate measure approx 39 x 32 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAir Commodore Ian Brodie, was closely associated with Lawrence of Arabia in that enigmatic figure's subsequent incarnation as Aircraftman T E Shaw. In 1926 Brodie was posted to India to join No 5, an Army co-operation squadron; aboard the troop ship Derbyshire, he found that Shaw alias Lawrence was in the draft under his command. Two years later he again came upon Lawrence when he was posted as 27 Squadron's C Flight commander at Miramshah Fort on the North-West Frontier, surrounded by unruly Waziri and Afghan tribes. Lawrence served there as Brodie's clerk. \"A very good one too\", Brodie recalled. \"He almost always produced a typed reply before presenting me with the original incoming letter or signal.\" Air HQ India was considering withdrawing the flight from the fort but Brodie was eager to retain his first command, and Lawrence to remain in the wilderness. Between them, they persuaded the authorities to leave the flight at Miramshah. Lawrence wrote from Miramshah that \"we have had an idyllic two and a half months here under the best and kindest CO of my experience\". He repaid Brodie's kindness by using his influence in Whitehall and elsewhere to obtain perks for the fort. He even persuaded George Bernard Shaw to offer to pay for a swimming pool, though this project eventually had to be abandoned. After his years in India, Brodie joined No 43 Squadron (the \"Fighting Cocks\") at Tangmere in 1930. Flying a Siskin III A, he was selected for the aerobatic team in the 1931 Hendon and Croydon air displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLater in the 1930s, as an armament specialist, Brodie served in Iraq. He joined the Royal Exodus Hunt and also hunted with the Baghdad Boar Hunt. On the outbreak of war in 1939 he was an armament and navigation officer at the Air Ministry's gunnery and navigational schools. He set up the new Central Gunnery School and in August 1940 became its first commander at Warmwell in Dorset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs Senior Air Staff Officer in No 25 and 29 (Armament) Groups, Brodie was much envied for owning and flying his own Gladiator, an obsolescent biplane which he had retrieved from a maintenance unit. He caused a sensation when he flew his Gladiator into Aldergrove, in Northern Ireland, when assuming command of that station in September 1942. The next year he was posted to Iceland as SASO for operations, and between 1945 and 1947 was acting Air Vice-Marshal advising the Italian Air Force\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLater in 1947 he was appointed deputy director of Intelligence (Security) at the Air Ministry. This led, after his retirement in 1951, to a civilian post as intelligence security officer with NAAFI. Brodie worked strenuously for the Boy Scout movement. He was a keen yachtsman, boxed, ski-ed, rowed and played golf, rugby, squash and tennis. Brodie was appointed OBE in 1941 and mentioned in despatches in 1945. He was a Deputy Lieutenant for Buckinghamshire. He married, in 1925, Mary Gonville Coates; they had three daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48719254880595,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/CFE612C2-832B-409B-A488-F1CE1A0109CB.jpg?v=1716837011"},{"product_id":"ww2-royal-navy-uniform-documents-set-belonging-to-leading-seaman-geoffrey-chambers","title":"SOLD! WW2 Royal Navy Uniform \u0026 Documents Group for Leading Seaman Geoffrey Chambers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fantastic and unusual WW2 Navy Uniform \u0026amp; Documents Set belonging to Leading Seaman Geoffrey Chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of his ratings cap, shirts and documents including some rare items, notably a very rare Eisenhower Personal Message to the Troops date November 8 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- 2 original ratings shirts both named to him\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Blue Jean collars named to him\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Black ratings cap with wartime \"HMS\" cap tally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Very rare Eisenhower Personal Message  to the Troops dated Nov 8 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- 3 personal photos of him in uniform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Large original photo of HMS Liddesdale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Large ships crew photo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- his Navy enlistment documents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- RN Trade Certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- RN Release certificate 1946\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- RN Service Certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- 3 published information booklets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Very rare Thanksgiving Week Booklet 1945  with messages from Royal Family, military leaders and government leaders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeoffrey Chambers (VX315081)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBorn in 1922 in Dudley (Worcestershire). Mother was Doris Chambers. Joined navy in 1941, with service number VX315081. Served aboard HMS Ganges, Victory, Cormorant, Sphinx, Drake, Nile and for much of the war on on HMS Liddesdale during 1944 (on Mediterranean convoy duty, based in st angelo fort, malta), this is likely the ship pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48719282209107,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/A3AE6A16-1156-4D36-A96A-E1DBF9C27E2D.jpg?v=1716837618"},{"product_id":"ww2-british-collection-to-sergeant-thomas-andrew-brien-2nd-field-artillery-including-montgomery-letter","title":"SOLD! WW2 British collection to Sergeant Thomas Andrew Brien- 2nd Field Artillery, Including Montgomery Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating WW2 collection belonging to Sergeant Thomas Andrew Brien, 2nd Field Artillery (service number \u003cspan\u003e14323706)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eincluding a rare letter from Field Marshal Montgomery, medals and a gun store ledger.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe set contains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- France \u0026amp; Germany Star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- 1939-45 Star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- 1939-45 Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Royal Artillery patch (faded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Soldiers Service and Pay Book named\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Soldiers Release booklet 1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Gun Drill Instruction booklet 1944 that has been heavily modified by Thomas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Record of Service 1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- 2nd Field  Royal Artillery Permanent Pass booklet named\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Gun Stores Ledger for his unit (G Troop, Q Battery)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Medal award box (damaged condition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- 5 other small paper items named to him\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- rare letter written by General Montgomery distributed to the 21st Army Group (although these were distributed to the unit, not many have survived)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48764615393619,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/881EB4D2-F846-4AAA-B96A-4F8DBBAD30CD.jpg?v=1717250335"},{"product_id":"ww1-and-ww2-medal-diaries-and-rare-badge-set-for-james-sydney-army-remount-service-james-paris-smith-suffolk-regiment-father-and-son","title":"SOLD! WW1 and WW2 collection for James Sydney Smith (Army Remount Service) \u0026 James Paris Smith (Suffolk Regiment)- Father and Son","description":"\u003cp\u003eWW1 and WW2 set to father and son, James Sydney Smith and James Parls Smith. The set includes 4 very detailed WW2 war  diaries which are worthy of further research. Note that the set includes a very rare metal fez badge worn by one of the bodyguards to the Tunisian Head of State - the Bey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an incredibly varied and fascinating set including elements to the WW1 Army Remount Service (of war horse fame), the Suffolk Regiment, signals and the Tunisian Bey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate James Sydney Smith (R\/258029, 52543)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBorn 1889 in Walworth, Surrey. He later became a plumber and married Mathilda Nickels (Smith), a spinster, in 1913 before celebrating the birth of his son, James Parls Smith in 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 1916, he enlisted to the Army Service Corps Remount Service, C Squadron, Swaythling Depot with service number R\/258029, before embarking on the Invictor to Boulogne in February 1917.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Remount Service, of War Horse fame was responsible for the purchase, training and provisioning of horses and mules to all other army units, it was a very small unit, consisting of only around 200 men per depot. In France he was posted to No 4 Base Remount Depot in Boulogne from February 1917, see attached pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCompulsorily transferred to the 11th service battalion of the Essex Regiment in June 1918 with service number 52543.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• Named War and Victory Medals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• WW1 Rouen handmade lighter with Great War motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• Modern research including service record,  medal card and pictures of the no.4 remount depot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate James Parls Smith- WW2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rest of the set belongs to his son, James Parls Smith, born 30\/04\/1914 and later married to Grace Cole (Smith) in 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJames enlisted in 1940, joining the 302nd Infantry Training Centre, then the Suffolk Infantry Training Centre, before joining the 1st Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment on 22\/03\/1941 before spending a months in treatment for something unknown and being downgraded against active service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHe then joined the 9th Suffolk on 20\/10\/1941. By early 1942, he was serving in the 31st battalion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJames appears to work in the signals room for the regiment HQ, detailing signals to aircraft and the various battalions and commands. He works the switchboards most days. His wife Grace seems to fulfil a similar role, probably also with the Suffolk Regiment but possibly at Whitehall. His diaries are unusually detailed and include many details on his signals work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn September 1943, James was sent to Tunisia where he seems to have been in more of a diplomat\/attache role, training and coordinating with American and other allied signal staff as well as regularly communicating with senior members of the Tunisian, French and British armed forces in North Africa, particularly the Bey, his guards and religious figures. There is entire diary and a half dedicated to his diplomatic\/attache work in Tunisia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJames appears to have still been serving under the 31st Suffolk’s during his time in Tunisia although the battalion themselves were never there. He left Tunisia in July 1944, heading back to the UK via Malta, Italy and Spain before presumably being sent over to France for communications there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• 1942 Diary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• 1943 pt1 Diary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• 1943 pt 2 diary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• 1944 Diary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• 1942 dated 40mm shell with Suffolk regiment crest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• Medal card and medals – France and Germany star, 39-45 star, war medal, defence medal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• Book of common prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• Bible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• white metal Lighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• Brass desk calender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• Painted Suffolk regiment plaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e• Suffolk regiment pearl pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Bey guard fez cap badge on stand dated 1943 (plus modern photo copy showing the badge being worn by a guard of the Bey)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48776698298707,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/E82D1578-95BD-4395-93D7-E6D3A3B7ED37.jpg?v=1717348374"},{"product_id":"vintage-original-48-star-u-s-american-flag-stars-stripes-v-large-96-x-56","title":"SOLD! 48 Star U.S Flag (1912-1959)- 9'6\" x 5'6\".","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very high quality stitched 48 star U.S Flag, with label for \"Storm King\" which is a well known high flag brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating is very difficult on these flags but by the amount of stars it must be 1912-1959. I would say it’s likely somewhere in the middle of that, interwar-WW2 but there is no guarantee to that as they are so hard to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label states 10 x 6 feet, I measured it as slightly smaller at  9'6\" x 5'6\" (approx 2.9m x 1.68m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith eyelets on the left hem for hoisting, and madr from a cotton \/ linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition is very good - no holes, although there is some yellowing of the white stripes in places.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48777040822611,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/370F7C2D-1638-4D9A-AB43-FE6D76609E7E.jpg?v=1717349896"},{"product_id":"pre-1940-possibly-even-ww1-royal-navy-captain-s-visor-cap-made-by-gieves","title":"SOLD! Pre 1940 Royal Navy Captain’s Visor Cap made by Gieves","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very unusual Pre 1940 Royal Navy captain’s cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh quality Gieves made cap in good condition with only a small amount of mothing under the chinstrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom the Gieves address, the cap is definitely pre-1940 but it looks substantially older to me, possibly early inter war. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery unusual to find a high ranking cap like this with this sort of age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize approx 54-55.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48777432531283,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/81F9C9C4-C07E-4822-B188-A80C24EBAB04.jpg?v=1717352037"},{"product_id":"rare-original-ww2-royal-navy-petty-officer-visor-cap-kc-badge-malta-made","title":"SOLD! Rare Maltese Made, WW2 or Earlier, Royal Navy Petty Officer’s Visor Cap","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRare WW2 or earlier Royal Navy Petty Officer’s cap, made in Valletta, Malta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh quality heavy wool cap in very good condition with no mothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith makers label for Joseph Caruana Valletta Malta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize approx 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48777523331411,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/1D4FD5AE-C526-412B-BBC7-487696017589.jpg?v=1717352461"},{"product_id":"fantastic-ww2-raf-set-to-corporal-arthur-norman-cotton-16-year-old-volunteer","title":"SOLD! Fantastic WW2 RAF Uniform Set to Corporal Arthur Norman Cotton, with Medals.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic WW2 RAF set to Corporal Arthur Norman Cotton, a 16 year old RAF volunteer in 1939, including three uniforms, medals, kit bags and ephemera. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection consists of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Arthur's four WW2 medals: the Burma Star, 1939-45 Star, War Medal and Defence medal. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Arthur's RAF Greatcoat dated 1941, size 3 with king's crown buttons (all present).\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Arthur's overseas\/summer jacket- size very small (around 34 inch chest). This jacket is not dated but its small size implies that it likely dates from his wartime service. Sadly the top button is missing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Arthur's RAF Battledress, dated 1951, with king's crown buttons and WW2 fabric medal bar. Around size 4. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Arthur's sidecap with RAF KC brass badge and KC buttons. The date is unclear for this cap but it is certainly pre 1952, probably wartime or late 40s. The size is small around a 53. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- A framed colour photo of Arthur from 1939, the year in which he enlisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- Arthur's Navigation training textbook, which is named to him. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- A pair of air force woolen gloves found in the pockets of the Greatcoat, likely wartime. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- 2 fabric rank stripes also found in the pocket of the Greatcoat.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- 2 kit bags named \/ with service numbers to Arthur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArthur Norman Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSadly I can't find too much on Arthur, he was born in 1923 in Hasbury, Worcestershire. He later joined the RAF at aged 16 in 1939 and was stationed in Pershore, India, Singapore and Hong Kong. He later achieved the rank of Corporal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48993002815827,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/C81D6604-C65C-468A-ADA4-72FD8751BCD1.jpg?v=1720107331"},{"product_id":"ww2-or-earlier-royal-navy-officers-visor-cap","title":"SOLD! WW2 or Earlier Royal Navy Officer's Visor Cap","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA great example of a WW2 Royal Navy officer's visor cap with king's crown bullion badge \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn great condition with no mothing. No date, but this is normal for British officer's caps, which are rarely dated. It is clearly old though, at least WW2 but could easily be inter war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt appears to be named to a 'J. M. Alexander'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize approx 56-7. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48993837351251,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/27C988CE-D065-4727-9F22-EF8284CC4B52.jpg?v=1720112033"},{"product_id":"ww2-royal-navy-visor-cap-with-cover","title":"SOLD! WW2 Royal Navy Visor Cap With Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA great example of a WW2 Royal Navy officer's visor cap with bullion badge and white cotton cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade by Gieves and in good condition with no mothing. No date, but this is normal for British officer's caps, which are rarely dated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize approx 54-55. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48993922548051,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/F931810D-B21D-44BD-8F5A-C07C4DC8782B.jpg?v=1720112744"},{"product_id":"ww2-british-police-mk2-brodie-helmet","title":"SOLD! WW2 British Police MK2 'Brodie' Helmet","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA fantastic example of a wartime British Police MK2 'brodie' helmet, complete with its original WW2 liner and chinstrap. There are no stamps visible on the liner due to corrosion sadly but the liner is stamped BMB and dated 1939. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize marked as 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994226930003,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/2D5FACEA-7B18-4BF6-A2E4-57EF8CC53082.jpg?v=1720116495"},{"product_id":"ww2-south-african-air-force-named-medal-group-to-airman-w-f-appel","title":"SOLD! WW2 Medal Group to Airman W. F. Appel- South African Air Force (SAAF)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual WW2 South African Air Force medal group and papers to Airman W. F. Appel (Service number- 543697). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIncludes Appel's named (the South Africans named their WW2 medals unlike the British) WW2 South Africa, Defence and War Medals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith original medal packets, and medal card, as well as the original despatch envelope addressed to him\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlso includes Appel's Invalidity Badge Certificate (#44784) granted upon discharge from the SAAF on medical grounds in 1946. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994240168275,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/413EB09A-3BB4-4577-9595-3834699341C3.jpg?v=1720116971"},{"product_id":"fascinating-ww2-german-blitzkrieg-planning-map-of-ww1-ardennes-positions-produced-january-1939","title":"SOLD! Fascinating WW2 German Blitzkrieg Planning Map, of WW1 Ardennes Positions, Produced January 1939","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA truly fascinating WW2 German blitzkrieg planning map of the Ardennes during WW1. The map was produced in 1939 (dated 12 Jan 1939) prior to the outbreak of war but as a retrospective of the German WW1 invasion of France through the Ardennes as part of the Schlieffen Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt seems clear from this map that Germany was investigating a similar plan for 1940. One of the headings translates as \"Studies on the History of war and tactics ...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGerman positions are printed in blue and French in red, including regiment details for each sector.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe map measures 56 x 48 cm and the paper shows appropriate ageing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994252783955,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/24675BA3-D63C-47F6-968F-3D8E218F1A60.jpg?v=1720117384"},{"product_id":"ww2-royal-navy-black-wool-rating-cap-with-wartime-hms-cap-tally","title":"SOLD! WW2 Royal Navy Black Wool Rating Cap With Wartime HMS Cap Tally","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA fantastic WW2 Royal Navy ratings cap, still retaining its wartime HMS cap tally. In very good condition with no mothing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize approx 53-54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994302427475,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/DF310111-F007-4FB6-B352-783A779889A0.jpg?v=1720119898"},{"product_id":"rare-ww2-british-army-flare-gun-holster-and-shoulder-strap","title":"SOLD! Rare WW2 British Army Flare Gun Holster and Shoulder Strap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and unusual WW2 British Army leather flare gun holster and shoulder strap (empty). A really \u003c\/span\u003eLovely example with nice patina to the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDate stamped 1943 and also with other stamps including WD broad arrow\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShoulder strap is full length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994311405907,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/9B2EC802-BA28-4BEA-883C-BD036EF81470.jpg?v=1720119942"},{"product_id":"operation-sealion","title":"Operation Sealion ‘Objektbilder’ Planning Document for South Wales","description":"\u003cp\u003eFascinating WW2 German Operation Sealion, objektbilder planning document for South Wales. This booklet was produced by the German army in preparation for the proposed invasion of the UK (Operation Sealion), focusing on infrastructure  targets in the south of Wales , which then became targets for bombing rather than invasion (as these documents were revised as the war progressed).This edition, dated November 1941, has been used for bombing targets, although is still fascinating as a study of Operation Sealion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeaturing photos of key buildings, bridges, docks etc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e39 pages. This copy appears to have once belonged to the Imperial War Museum, being stamped inside the front. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition - fading to edges of cover. Some historical liquid stains to the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994528854355,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/F25F0C93-9624-42B0-AAA1-49DB92199E09.jpg?v=1720121020"},{"product_id":"us-cap","title":"SOLD! WW2 Era US Army Officer's Garrison Cap with Major's Badge","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA great condition WW2 era (these are hard to date) US Army officer's garrison cap, with white metal major's badge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith label for \"York Sport\". Condition is generally very good, but with stained patch in one side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo Size marked but quite large at approx 59 - 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994535702867,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/0817A8FE-53B0-415E-A4E9-92AC8BC0D934.jpg?v=1720121114"},{"product_id":"untitled-aug13_20-43","title":"SOLD! WW2 and later RAF collection to Flight Lieutenant Adam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fantastic set to Flight Lieutenant Adam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC including his WW2 \u0026amp; Later RAF uniforms and ephemera. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe collection consists of his :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- WW2 RAF service tunic \/ jacket with medal bar with DFC, 39-45 Star, Burma Star, France \u0026amp; Germany Star, War medal. Also with KC Pilot's wings, cuff ranks for Flight Lieutenant, KC gilt Buttons - all present. In very nice and generally very clean condition.  Size approx 36-38 inch chest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- fantastic RAF overseas \/ summer tunic in thick cotton, dated 1944, named to Dugdale, with Flight Lieutenant rank epallettes, size 38 inch chest and 32 inch waist. With label for RAAF implying that he was based in the far East during WW2. Black Bakerlight KC buttons. Belt and buckle present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- RAF Gaberdine raincoat, with Flight Lieutenant rank epallettes, named to Dugdale and dated 1954 -  size 9 for 36-38 inch chest with plain Bakerlite buttons - all present. Belt present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- lovely white cotton summer mess dinner jacket with miniature medal set with DFC, 39-45 Star, Burma Star, France \u0026amp; Germany Star, War medal. Also with QC bullion wire Pilot's wings, QC bullion wire epallettes for Flight Lieutenant, QC gilt Buttons - all present. In very nice and generally very clean condition.  Size approx 38 inch chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- accompanying white mess waistcoat with QC gilt  buttons - all present. Quite yellowed in colour. Central back seam split at the top for approx 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- overseas cotton summer shirt named to Dugdale and with maker label for Linden Lee Production quoting size as small, though it appears to be more like a 42 inch chest. Plain brown buttons - all present.  In very nice condition with just freying on the junctions between sleeve and cuffs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- pair of soft  brown leather gloves, named to Dugdale, size 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- hessian kit bag\/sack named to Dugdale and dated 19\/03\/40 - pre his RAF career\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- a group of other miscellaneous items : a belt with leather straps  (sword hangers ?), a black armband, leather wallet, more leather straps, Flt Lieut shoulder rank loops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- a group of approx 50 items of ephemera found in the pockets of his uniforms - mostly from the mid 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC (179296)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Tom \u003cspan\u003eserved in 195 Squadron as a Pilot Officer, flying Lancasters from at least 1944, with service number \u003c\/span\u003e179296. \u003cspan\u003eHe won his DFC with 195 Squadron in 1945, although quite what for I have not been able to find, his recommendation is blank, which is not uncommon for wartime DFC’s. Tom then transferred to 90 Squadron. Post war, he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in 1948 and then served in the Mau Mau rebellion in Kenya. After Mau Mau, he transferred to 100 Squadron, where he remained for the rest of his service into the 1960s. Tom died at the age of 93 in 2015. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out separate lots for Tom’s flight suit, battledress and cap. (As much as I would’ve liked to keep the set together, it would have made it prohibitively expensive, if someone would like to buy all four lots to keep it together though I would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebe willing to give you a good deal on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it, as I would like to see it stay together!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205392900435,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/4E07C382-0690-4CF2-B8F3-0DD079310AD1.jpg?v=1732978984"},{"product_id":"raf-prestige-suit","title":"SOLD! Incredibly Rare! WW2 Era RAF Prestige Flight Suit with 90 Squadron Patch. Attributed to Adam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncredibly rare WW2 Era (1944-1948) RAF White Prestige Flying Overalls Suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overalls are not named but are attributed to Adam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC (provenance can be supplied on request). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Pilot Officer shoulder rank loops were found in the top pocket of the overalls. The patch on the arm is for 90 Squadron in which Dugdale served as a bomber pilot. The patch and stitching does not fluoresce under blacklight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is a mixture of button types \/ colours but all are present. The suit itself is not a regular pattern prestige suit, instead it appears to have been slightly cobbled together\/field purchase, which was common with wartime pilots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe overalls have quite a bit of brown staining similar to foxing on paper. The Size is small - lilely around 36 inch chest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC (179296)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom served in 195 Squadron as a Pilot Officer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flying Lancasters from at least 1944, with service number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e179296. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe won his DFC with 195 Squadron in 1945, although quite what for I have not been able to find, his recommendation is blank, which is not uncommon for wartime DFC’s. Tom then transferred to 90 Squadron. Post war, he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in 1948 and then served in the Mau Mau rebellion in Kenya. After Mau Mau, he transferred to 100 Squadron, where he remained for the rest of his service into the 1960s. Tom died at the age of 93 in 2015. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out separate lots for Tom’s main set, battledress and cap. (As much as I would’ve liked to keep the set together, it would have made it prohibitively expensive, if someone would like to buy all four lots to keep it together though I would be willing to give you a good deal on it, as I would like to see it stay together!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49206014771539,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/BDA8FC2B-FBB5-4CD6-999C-4087DE49E499.jpg?v=1723590118"},{"product_id":"cap","title":"SOLD! WW2 RAF Officer’s Visor Cap attributed to Adam Thomas Dugdale DFC","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare WW2 RAF officer’s visor cap attributed to Adam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC (provenance can be provided on request) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFabric visor with freyed edge in one place, madd by Alkit.With nice KC bullion wire and velvet badge. In very nice condition except for the freying on the visor - retains very good shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize is approx 55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC (179296)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Tom \u003cspan\u003eserved in 195 Squadron as a Pilot Officer, flying Lancasters from at least 1944, with service number \u003c\/span\u003e179296. \u003cspan\u003eHe won his DFC with 195 Squadron in 1945, although quite what for I have not been able to find, his recommendation is blank, which is not uncommon for wartime DFC’s. Tom then transferred to 90 Squadron. Post war, he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in 1948 and then served in the Mau Mau rebellion in Kenya. After Mau Mau, he transferred to 100 Squadron, where he remained for the rest of his service into the 1960s. Tom died at the age of 93 in 2015. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out separate lots for Tom’s main set, battledress and flight suit. (As much as I would’ve liked to keep the set together, it would have made it prohibitively expensive, if someone would like to buy all four lots to keep it together though I would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebe willing to give you a good deal on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it, as I would like to see it stay together!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49206034956627,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/11E2AE06-154D-4EAD-95E5-AF84D4E9727C.jpg?v=1723590818"},{"product_id":"ww2-era-raf-battledress-to-a-flight-lieutenant","title":"SOLD! WW2 Era RAF Battledress to a Flight Lieutenant with Medal Bar. Attributed to Adam Thomas Dugdale (Tom) DFC","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful WW2 era RAF Flight Lieutenant battledress with king’s crown pilot wings and DFC medal bar. It is attributed to Adam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC (provenance can be supplied upon request). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWW2 jacket pattern with Flight Lieutenant shoulder ranks, and KC black bakelite buttons on the pockets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith medal bar for DFC, 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, France \u0026amp; Germany Star, WW2 War medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll buttons present. In generally good condition, but with an old patch and hole on one elbow. No mothing though. Fading towards the collar and stain between the shoulders. With label for Burton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJacket Chest approx 38-40 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdam Thomas (Tom) Dugdale DFC (179296)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTom \u003cspan\u003eserved in 195 Squadron as a Pilot Officer, flying Lancasters from at least 1944, with service number \u003c\/span\u003e179296. \u003cspan\u003eHe won his DFC with 195 Squadron in 1945, although quite what for I have not been able to find, his recommendation is blank, which is not uncommon for wartime DFC’s. Tom then transferred to 90 Squadron. Post war, he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in 1948 and then served in the Mau Mau rebellion in Kenya. After Mau Mau, he transferred to 100 Squadron, where he remained for the rest of his service into the 1960s. Tom died at the age of 93 in 2015. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out separate lots for Tom’s main set, cap and flight suit. (As much as I would’ve liked to keep the set together, it would have made it prohibitively expensive, if someone would like to buy all four lots to keep it together though I would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebe willing to give you a good deal on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it, as I would like to see it stay together!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49208119951699,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/D0587909-9BD1-4F43-8B8E-5ED5F68B0B68.jpg?v=1723629070"},{"product_id":"ww2-us-army-air-corps-officer-s-visor-cap","title":"SOLD! WW2 US Army Air Corps Officer’s Winter Visor Cap","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA lovely WW2 US Army Air Corps officer’s khaki wool, winter visor cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith leather chinstrap both front amd back + brass securing buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade from a heavy wool fabric amd with a high quality feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExterior condition is excellent with no mothing or stains and shape is very good - sweatband is well mothed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade by \"Art Cap\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize 6 7\/8 - approx 55\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49208299422035,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/AC0166D5-8F02-4541-976D-4E0EA46E930C.jpg?v=1723629314"},{"product_id":"ww2-raf-mess-jacket-and-waistcoat-named-to-pilot-officer-john-fletcher-mcphie-stalag-luft-3-interest","title":"SOLD! WW2 RAF Mess Uniform named to Pilot Officer John Fletcher McPhie, Stalag Luft 3 Interest!","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful WW2 No.5 RAF mess jacket, waistcoat, trousers and leather boots with cuff ranks for a Flight Lieutenant. The set is named to Pilot Officer John Fletcher McPhie (of 12 Squadron) who crashed in his Fairey Battle (L5531) over France on 13\/07\/1940, being taken prisoner and spending the rest of the war in Stalag Luft 3 (of Great Escape fame). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe jacket is named on the label. As the jacket is named to a pilot officer and the wings have been moved to make way for a medal bar, it shows it to be pre 1947 (as John was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in 1947 and clearly used it before a medal bar was necessary), and therefore almost certainly used by John during the war. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe jacket has bullion King’s crown Pilot's wing and king’s crown buttons, all of which are present. Condition is very good - no mothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe trousers are also WW2 era, and very unusual, being high waisted mess dress trousers and braces. They are not named but came with the attached boots which are (as well as the jacket and waistcoat). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe trousers and boots are also in good condition with only a minor grazing of the leather on one toe.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJacket size small - 34-36 inch chest. Trouser size also small- approx 28-29 waist, 33.5 inch inside leg. Boots appear slim fitting size (although they are marked size 10), i estimate in reality they are around UK size 7-8. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot Officer John Fletcher McPhie (40730)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJohn enlisted in 1938 to 12 Squadron flying mostly Fairey Battles, service number \u003cspan\u003e40730.\u003c\/span\u003e On one fateful mission on the 13th June 1940 he took off from \u003cspan\u003eSougé at 18:00, being sent to attack bomb Panzer columns reported to be refuelling in the Forêt de Gault, near Montmirail. However,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e his Fairey Battle (L5531) was shot down by heavy flak\/ground fire, crashing somewhere around\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chateau-Thierry France. All 3 crew members survived but were taken prisoner. John was given POW number 16247 and held in\u003c\/span\u003e Stalag Luft 3 (of Great Escape fame). After the war, John was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in 1947 (and later to Squadron Leader). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49209991364947,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/3720A175-47F2-43BF-B19A-1B2140CCF522.jpg?v=1724678657"},{"product_id":"ggg","title":"SOLD! WW2 US Army Air Corps Officer’s Summer Visor Cap","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA great condition WW2 US Army Air Corps officer’s summer visor cap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from tan coloured cotton and nicely lined. The badge has an appropriate patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn very good condition and appears lightly worn. Complete with chinstrap and chinstrap brass buttons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize marked as 6 3\/4 approx 53-54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210167624019,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/E5734012-594C-4F75-993D-894A580D1E55.jpg?v=1723641992"},{"product_id":"ww2-era-raf-officer-s-greatcoat","title":"SOLD! WW2 Era RAF Officer’s Greatcoat","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA fantastic example of a WW2 era (Pre-1952) RAF Flight-Lieutenant’s Greatcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKings Crown buttons- all present. Nicely lined high quality heavy duty coat. With label for Lingards of Preston And Flight Lieutenant’s rank epaulettes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreatcoats like this are near Impossible to precisely date without any markings, hence it being at least pre 1952, but it is WW2 pattern and likely used during the war. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery lightly worn - slight discolouration to the back of the collar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApprox 36-38 chest\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210264977747,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/B3D10785-5F10-4218-9326-D06DA5FA0B9C.jpg?v=1723642911"},{"product_id":"ww2-national-fire-service-mk2-brodie-helmet-for-24-division-birmingham","title":"SOLD! Early WW2 NFS MK2 ‘Brodie’ Helmet. For 24 Division (Birmingham)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early WW2 NFS (National Fire Service) MK2 ‘brodie’ helmet for 24 division (Birmingham).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith original WW2 elasticated chinstrap, wartime paint and NFS unit decal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShell and liner both dated 1939\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize 7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210299744595,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/A40BCE2C-D551-4402-8D62-137008C1846E.jpg?v=1723643105"},{"product_id":"ww2-raf-tunic-for-a-flight-officer-with-medal-bar","title":"SOLD! WW2 RAF Tunic for a Flight Officer with Medal Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful WW2 RAF tunic for a Flight Officer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeaturing Flight Officer cuff ranks and a medal bar containing 1939-45 Star, WW2 Burma Star, WW2 Defence Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll King’s crown buttons are present. In very nice  condition - small hole in lower left front pocket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChest approx 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49214050173267,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/1877425E-153F-4DB7-862B-6670BF5D30B5.jpg?v=1723731085"},{"product_id":"ww2-british-army-mk2-brodie-helmet-dated-1940","title":"SOLD! WW2 British Army MK2 ‘Brodie’ Helmet, Dated 1940","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA great example of a WW2 British Army MK2 ‘Brodie’ helmet, dated 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComplete with original liner and chinstrap and original wartime paint. Both liner and shell are stamped 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize marked as 6 \u0026amp; 3\/4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49214088905043,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/A7DC1475-4FA9-436B-8A63-806F5FBE1872.jpg?v=1723731746"},{"product_id":"ww2-arp-mk2-brodie-helmet","title":"SOLD! WW2 ARP MK2 ‘Brodie’ Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA WW2 ARP (Air Raid Precaution) MK2 ‘Brodie’ helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell dated 1943 and liner dated 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOriginal wartime paint and faint ARP decal. With elasticated post war chinstrap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49214546182483,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/81658FFC-E68D-4EA1-A888-D77600AC24AF.jpg?v=1723736090"},{"product_id":"ww2-british-home-guard-mk1-brodie-helmet-reconstituted-for-use-in-ww2","title":"SOLD! WW2 British Home Guard MK1 ‘Brodie’ Helmet","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA lovely WW2 British Home Guard MK1 ‘Brodie’ helmet (reconstituted for WW2). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MK1 was produced for use during WW1 but remained in use all the way into the 1930s when many were reconstituted for service in WW2, particularly for non field units such as the Home Guard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith original wartime paint and original liner, but a later post war chinstrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShell stamped Mk1 and 1942 and liner stamped 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize marked as 7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49214600806739,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/0918DC3A-96E0-40F8-998B-A3E5F57738EA.jpg?v=1723736862"},{"product_id":"ww2-royal-engineers-sidecap","title":"SOLD! WW2 Royal Engineers Sidecap","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of a WW2 Royal Engineers sidecap with small brass engineers badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShows service wear inside but generally in nice condition - no mothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith king’s crown general service buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApprox size 56-57\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49215348703571,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/E3830BC8-7535-4AF0-B73C-6C7C0B565A05.jpg?v=1723747846"},{"product_id":"ww2-mg42-cartridge-case-inert","title":"WW2 German MP-34  Magazine Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fantastic condition German WWII Steyr MP-34, 32 round 9mm Leather Magazine Pouch with 3 original cartridges (empty). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartridges have original markings on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unexposed areas of the leather case show its original lighter colour and indicate the age of the item nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has a shipping restriction, so it can only be sent to a U.K. mainland address via Parcel Force Courier (this excludes the Isle of Man, Isle of Scilly and the Channel Islands which we cannot ship to because of flight restrictions).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49223247102291,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/6E8CFB69-F3E0-46AC-9042-4E4411D3D757.jpg?v=1723906409"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/collections\/US-Marines-flag-Mount-Suribachi-Iwo-Jima-February-1945.webp?v=1708099014","url":"https:\/\/peaksmilitaria.com\/collections\/world-war-two.oembed?page=4","provider":"Peaks Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}