TREASURES OF WAR
WW2 Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife 'The F-S Fighting Knife"
with Wilkinson Sword logo
This is an original WW2 Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife,
made by Wilkinson. This example is sought after with the etched blade reading 'The F-S Fighting Knife" on one side and the Wilkinson logo on the other, which although very feint is still visible. The 2nd Pattern F-S knife featured a finely knurled brass hilt, thick steel cross guard, doing way with the earlier square ricasso of the 1st pattern. This knife has its original leather scabbard which, as was common of the period, has had its 4 tabs and retaining elastic strap removed. authentic 2nd Pattern WW2 British commando knife that looks to have seen active service.
Veterans original Bullion SAS Blazer badge
Nice orginal Bullion SAS blazer badge, from a named veteran to L/CPL J. G. Jowett, service no. 410303 R.Sigs/SAS, Signals Squadron, this was acquired from a dealer who puchased a grouping from the family. Good used condition.
Scarce WW2 Macleans Dentifrice with Concealed Escape Compass
complete set of WW2 British Acetone Celluloid Delay Action fuze
ampoules in original box
The A.C. delay fuze was used with the limpet mines that was used with black-ops operations by SOE members, OSS members and commando troops.
The colour of the ampoule defines the time that the fuze is activated.
With a temperature of 5 degrees:
-red takes 6 ½ hours
-orange takes 9 ½ hours
-yellow takes 20 hours
-green takes 34 hours
-Clear/blue takes 67 hours
-violet takes 8 ½ days
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The ampoule of choice is placed in the fuze and then the fuze is closed, This breaks the ampoule and the acetone will act with the strike pin spring.
When it will actually be activated is defined with the colour ampoule of choice.
Each ampoule has a paint dot on it, so no mistake can be made about the colour if you are colour-blind)
WW2 SOE/Special Forces Switch No.4 igniter
Switch No.4 ( Type 6 Pull Switch ). Widely used igniter by both SOE and Special forces employing a simple striker mechanism triggered by pulling on the rear loop. Switch has swivelling mounting bracket which enables it to be used with a tripwire and comes with a screw in spring snout to receive safety fuze. Good, clean condition.
WW2 MD1 SOE Pull Switch igniter No.1
Original WW2 S.O.E / booby trap device. It is made of brass with sprung detonator at one end. Initially known only as the "Pull Switch" this device was designed near the end of 1939 by Lt. Col. Stuart Macrae of MD1 (Military Department 1) He’s best known for inventing the sticky bomb. It came about because the only device the British had to set off a boobytrap with a trip wire was the standard service igniter, a device actually designed to replace matches for lighting a length of safety fuze. The service igniter worked perfectly well for the purpose it was designed but left something to be desired as a boobytrap device. It is in very good condition and measures 5 inches long.
WW2, RAF & SOE issued, silk 'blood' or 'ghoolie' Chit
WW2, RAF & SOE issued, silk 'blood' or 'ghoolie' Chit.
Used to help during an escape & evasion attempt, in the Indian/Asian theatre, if captured by 'friendly' civilians etc....Printed in 17 different languages. Size, 19 x 11 inches.
In a very good condition
Scarce WW2 British SOE Folding locking Jack Knife
A scarce WW2 British Commando & S.O.E. Lock knife. These knives were manufactured in England primarily used by Commando’s & the S.O.E. These knives can be seen in the following references: 'British and Commonwealth Military Knives' by Ron Flook, Secret Agents Handbook of Special Devices by Mark Seaman and The British Spy Manuel by the Imperial War Museum. There are two variants of these knives one has the Tyre-cutter blade at the opposite end of the knife, this one is without.
Manufacturer is 'JOHN NOWILL & SON'S SHEFFIELD stamped on the blade. The knife is fitted with correct steel lanyard ring. The single edged blade measures 3 1/4” long and it is 8” overall with the blade locked out. The blade folds out and locks in place correctly. Once extended the blade is locked in place and released by pressing the catch on the top of the handle. Grips are in black plastic terminating with a folding D ring to allow the Knife to be attached to a lanyard.
there is a small split in the plastic from one side of the grips whilst the other side shows evidence of maybe heat, but solid and a honest Lock Knife in very used condition.
WW2 RAF escape & evasion razor blade
RAF issued, razor blade compass, War Department broad arrow marked.
The blade has been magnetized so that when its suspended by a thread in water it can be used as a compass. This makes it ideal for Escape and Evasion purposes.
Other, different brands of blades were issued including, Cheerio and Dawn.
This is in a unissued condition, It is still showing some signs that magnetism is present, seen when moved next to a compass.
WW2 RAF 'Beadon' flying suit knife
Issued as part of the Beadon Flying Suit (Lightweight Flying Overall) and the Tropical Survival Kit these simple folded sheet steel bodied clasp knives were given the R.A.F. Stores Reference 22P/11. Fitted with two blades - one simple 9.75cm standard single edged spear-point blade and a similar length non-edged spike with an overall blued finish. Comes in good used condition with most blued finish now worn with the exception of the spike which retains nearly all its original finish.
WW2 Merlin Sub Miniature SOE Spy Camera c1936
Merlin Sub Miniature Spy Camera c1936, A rare example of a miniature spy camera as used by British S.O.E (Special Operations Executive) agents behind enemy lines during WW2.
WW2 RAF Escape and Evasion kit sealed matches
The matches are still sealed in their waterproof celluloid plastic cover, marked at the bottom 'contains 20 matches'. Size, 6.5 x 4 cm. They have a stores Ref. No. 12D/761.
ORIGINAL WW2 RAF AIR MINISTRY NO (7329A) 1941 ESCAPE EVASION SILK MAP FRANCE / GERMANY 9C A. (MOST SECRET)
Air Ministry double-sided silk escape map carried by RAF personnel. These were also widely used by USAAF crews and pilots.
One side covers France, Ref 7329 A / 9C (a) dated 1941, and is printed in three colours. The other side covers Germany, (MOST SECRET) ref: 7330 / 9U R, and is printed in two colours.
This is one of the earliest escape map published by the British military intelligence unit (MI9) in 1941. It shows Escape routes the border between French occupied and unoccupied zones, also coastal defences etc. Excellent condition.
WW2 Scarce RAF 'Special Ration' Type B Tin
Scarce WW2 RAF 'Special Ration' Type B Tin. Good condition, no holes or dent, nice colourful graphics. Carried and consumed in flight & not a raft emergency ration.
Edge marked 'Before Flight Break Seal By Twisting Coin Under Ld'
WW2 Kleen British Escape And Evade Razor Blades 1944
4 X Kleen British WW2 Escape And Evade Razor Blades. Manufactured by Kleen and Clearly 1944 Dated.​
The Razor Blade is Broad Arrow Marked on the Side that Would have been Magnetised. When Placed on Water, it Would Float Then Slowly Turning the Razor Blade Pointing The Arrows to the North.
WW2, RAF Emergency ration tin still sealed with contents
WW2, RAF emergency ration tin still sealed with contents.
Found in dinghy survival kits, etc. This ration tin would have also been issued to the army and special forces. The tin is in a good condition, although some of the bright plated finish is now missing, which is often the case with these tins. The securing band is still in place, Good to find still with the original contents
British, WW2, SOE and Commando Booby Trap Switch Number 3,
Release, Mark 1 Booby Trap Switch
This is a British, WW2, Special Operations Executive and Commando booby trap pressure switch used for detonating explosives by means of a percussion cap or a blank cartridge. Booby trap mechanisms were developed by ‘Experimental Station 6’ which was a cover name for the SOE (Special Operations Executive).
This is a Switch Number 3, Release, Mark 1 switch and is made of green painted steel and has a spring loaded hammer with an anvil for detonating a primer. The switch was designed by Lt. Col. Stuart Macrae.
Superb Condition 1944 Broad Arrow Army WW2 Escape Axe
Elwell 27N/1 RAF Aircraft
Superb Condition 1944 Broad Arrow Army WW2 Escape Axe, markings 27N/1 RAF Aircraft, the rubber handle is excellent no damage which is rare. Becoming hard to find in this condition
RAF Beadon flying suit survival matches and container.
This aluminium screw top container is fully waterproof.
It contains the special large-head, long burning type of matches, inside the inner pull-off cylinder.
The inside of the outer container holds the match striker.
Air ministry transfer type label on the outside, with Air Ministry Ref. No. 12D/460 (scratched). The container Size = 2 ½ x 1 ½ inch.
RAF escape & survival kit matches card
A scarce printed card matchbox with a large V for victory !
On the base fold it states, 20 matches, made in Canada, A scarce item.