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Rare U.S. Airborne (2ND Pattern) Leather Parachutist Gloves - Unissued Condition

Rare U.S. Airborne (2ND Pattern) Leather Parachutist Gloves - Unissued Condition

This is a truly rare example of a IMO unissued i.e. stone mint pair of U.S. Airborne Paratrooper Gloves. These gloves compromise the 2nd pattern i.e. without pulling straps. As would have been used by the 101ST and 82ND Airborne during D-Day and Operation Market Garden in 1944.
Both gloves are fully matching and still attached to eachother by Original facture rope. Both gloves are clearly sized M and are both makers marked as well as marked with a Quartermaster Number. The quartermaster number relates to a production run of april 1944.
An unique oppurtunity to obtain such mint and fully matching U.S. Airborne Paratrooper Gloves.

Code: 53140

495.00 EUR


Pair Of U.S. M43 Buckle Boots Size 5E - Nice Used Condition

Pair Of U.S. M43 Buckle Boots Size 5E - Nice Used Condition

A very nice IMO best to be described as nice used condition pair of U.S. M43 Brown Leather Buckle Boots. The boots appear to be in nice yet used condition and do not have any damages other then the obvious traces of wear. The boots are clearly marked size 5E. The further markings such as date and stocknumber are too much faded in both boots to be identified.

Code: 52553

295.00 EUR


British Royal Air Force Battle Dress Jacket And Trousers - Nice Used Condition

British Royal Air Force Battle Dress Jacket And Trousers - Nice Used Condition

This is a nice and matching British Royal Air Force Battle Dress Uniform compromising jacket and trousers.
The Battle Dress Jacket is fitted with Original Royal Air Force patches and fitted with a clear and crisp label. The jacket meaures a size 10 and is clearly 1944 dated. Furthermore the jacket is clearly War Department marked and marked.
The trousers are also fitted with a clear label and measure a size 00 and are 1945 dated and also War Department stamped in the liner.
Both jacket and trousers appear to be in nice used condition.

Code: 53789

Reserved


British Airborne Insignia Volume 1 By Oliver Lock Published By Military Mode Publishing

British Airborne Insignia Volume 1 By Oliver Lock Published By Military Mode Publishing

British Airborne Insignia

With the great success of the previous two volumes covering various aspects of the British Airborne Forces uniform. This third work will cover a huge amount of their insignia from the very inception to the present day.

A vast array of often extremely rare items have been expertly studio photographed and are accompanied by details text. Also to be found with this volume will be many previously unpublished period images and examples of official documentation, letters and sealed patterns. The book is presented in hard back with 350 pages.

Code: 54845

49.00 EUR


New Release! Fallschirmjager Volume 2 By Roly Pickering - Detailed Work On German Paratrooper Specialist Clothing And Equipment - Published By Military Mode Publishing

New Release! Fallschirmjager Volume 2 By Roly Pickering - Detailed Work On German Paratrooper Specialist Clothing And Equipment - Published By Military Mode Publishing

Fallschirmjager volume 2 by Roly Pickering is the long awaited new publication. Following the successful volume 1 covering helmets and smocks, this 2nd volume examines, in fine detail, the manufacture, design and history of German Paratrooper trousers, boots and para specific equipment. Some rare ‘unknown to many’ items are unearthed, the Fallschirmjager ammo carrying harness to name but a few. Also heavily feature in the work is the ultra rare side lace up para boots and the scarce FG42 ammo bandolier in splinter pattern. Almost 260 pages makes this one of Military Modes biggest books to date. As can be expected the book is executed in great detail and complete with many period pictures, as well as pictures from fine pieces from (private) collections world wide.

Code: 53403

59.00 EUR


U.S. 3 Pocket Grenade Pouch 1944 - Mint Condition

U.S. 3 Pocket Grenade Pouch 1944 - Mint Condition

In very nice i.e. mint condition this U.S. 3 pocket grenade pouch. The pouch is fitted with its Original laces in order to fasten the pouch on the leg to minimize movenment.
The pouch is clearly 1944 dated and makers marked J.Q.M.D. Cannot be upgraded!

Code: 51844

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U.S. M1 Carbine 1944 Dated Inland Manufactured - Complete With Cleaning Rod,Magazine Poutch & Carrying Sling

U.S. M1 Carbine 1944 Dated Inland Manufactured - Complete With Cleaning Rod,Magazine Poutch & Carrying Sling

A fantastic U.S. M1 Carbine deactivated according to latest EU Deko Specifications.
Thje M1 Carbine is made by Inland and 1944 dated on the barrel. , Furthmore the Carbine comes with Original cleaning rod (lid missing),and parts Magazine poutch and carring sling (postwar).

Please note: this item can only be sold to persons 18 years or older residing within the EU.

Code: 54573

950.00 EUR


BRIDGES ARE OURS (VOLUME 2) A Pictorial History Of The 82ND U.S. Airborne Division During Market Garden By Michel De Trez And Peter Hendrikx

BRIDGES ARE OURS (VOLUME 2) A Pictorial History Of The 82ND U.S. Airborne Division During Market Garden By Michel De Trez And Peter Hendrikx

New and long awaited release!!
Bridges are Ours” begins with the fight for the Nijmegen bridges. Roughly, five different attacks took place and each is dealt with in great detail. The main attacks on September 19 and 20, when the 2nd Battalion of the 505th Regiment, supported by British tanks, attacked both the railway and the road bridges from the south are discussed in detail. When the German defenders would not budge, the 504th Regiment was ordered to cross the Waal River in small boats, an action called by many one of the most heroic actions of WW2. De Trez and Hendrikx untangle the decision-making process of the Waal crossing and provide a detailed description, illustrated with many artifacts. After the 82nd Division accomplished all its missions, the last regiment is inserted in the fight. The 325th Glider Regiment was delayed for many days due to bad weather and dangerous planning. However, in the defensive battles that followed, the 325th Regiment played an important role.

“Bridges Are Ours” continues with the defensive battles of the 504th, 505th and 508th Regiments and its supporting artillery battalions. The activities of the glider pilots, members of the Air Force who were called upon to perform as infantry, are also covered. Many newly discovered photos tell a story of danger and misery. Units of the Division Headquarters, such as the Military Police, the Signalmen and the Medical Battalion are also well documented in “Bridges Are Ours”. The final chapter provides a critical assessment of the leading commanders of Operation Market Garden and their roles in the decision-making process and the execution of the operation. Sources in British and American archives shed new light on the historiography of Operation Market Garden.

The edition compromises a Hardback – 512 pages – 850+ photos.
English version

Code: 53073

79.00 EUR


BURNING BRIDGES 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden By Michel De Trez And Peter Hendrikx

BURNING BRIDGES 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden By Michel De Trez And Peter Hendrikx

New and long awaited release!!
Burning Bridges” begins with the introduction, where the decision-making process that led to Operation Market Garden is explained in great detail. The subsequent chapters discuss the preparations in the marshalling areas in England, the activities of the Pathfinders, and the boarding of the aircraft by all paratroop regiments and battalions. The glider lifts are also well covered by many newly discovered photographs.

After the entire division was airborne, “Burning Bridges” continues with the actual drops at the drop- and landing zones as well as the first two days of combat. The drop of the 504th Regiment and the capture of the Grave Bridge and the bridges over the Maas-Waal Canal are covered first. Hundreds of photographs, documents and artifacts tell the successful story of the capture of the bridges. The landings of the 505th and 508th Regiments on Drop Zones N and T in Groesbeek, east of Nijmegen are also covered. The Germans were overwhelmed and resistance was still negligible. It was the quiet before the storm.

The book compromises a Hardback – 464 pages – 700+ photos and English version.

Code: 53072

79.00 EUR


New Release!! British Airborne Insignia Volume 2 By Oliver Lock Published By Military Mode Publishing

New Release!! British Airborne Insignia Volume 2 By Oliver Lock Published By Military Mode Publishing

British Airborne Insignia Volume 2, is the long awaited follow-up to volume 1, it both extends and complements the first book. This work covers in depth the insignia of the Allied Airborne units and those parachute trained personnel in exile (Such as the Dutch Commando and Polish Parachute Brigade) within the UK. Also covered are the important units of Commonwealth parachutists.
Agian this book has been put together with close cooperation with the Airborne Assault Museum and many advanced collectors from all over the world. Featuring unique items both from public and private collections.
In addition this edition features a special chapter on the Special Forces parachutists insignia, flags and pennants and more on British Indian airborne insignia. As well as chapter on the return of the Pegasus into the British Army.

Code: 53029

49.00 EUR


Detailed And Unique Book About British Airborne Denison Smocks -

Detailed And Unique Book About British Airborne Denison Smocks -

This is a very detailed book about British Airborne Denison Smocks. The book handles about the history of the denison smock to present day use. Richly illustrated and featuring many denision smocks with a story to tell. Not be missed by any British Airborne Collector.

Code: 53511

45.00 EUR


British Painted Steel (Helmets) By Oliver Lock - Military Mode Publishing

British Painted Steel (Helmets) By Oliver Lock - Military Mode Publishing

The latest book from Military Mode Publishing, being a 175 page, fully illustrated hard back book, illustrating steel helmets of the British forces in WWII, many helmets being camouflage, netted and decaled with divisional insignia.
The work by well-known author Oliver Lock, is very much a pictorial study of the subject which til now has never been covered and a superb high resolution insight in to an area of collecting that has grown in recent years. Many helmets featured in this book are from private collections including our own private collection.

Code: 54313

45.00 EUR


Orange is the Collar of the Day And D-Day Minus 17 September

Orange is the Collar of the Day And D-Day Minus 17 September

Orange is the Color of the Day And D-Day Minus 17 September

The complete story of the 101st Airborne Division in Holland from Market Garden.

Written by Peter Hendriks and Michel de Trez and published by the D-Day Paratroopers Historical Centre.

Part 1:
Deel 1:
D-Day Minus 17 September 1944 describes the preparations and en and crossing to Holland on 17 september 1944. The history is richely illustrated with many pictures and documents most of them never published before (207 paginas) Pice €49,00.

Part 2:
Orange is the colour of the day describes the drop and landingszones and fighting of the 501st PIR, 502nd PIR en 506th PIR of the 101ste Airborne Divisie in and around Son, Eindhoven, Best, Sint Oedenrode, Eerde, SChijndel, Veghel, Udenand the Betuwe (the Island). The book consists off 560 pages and is equally rich illustrated with previously unknown photo material.

Part one and two both contain over 1200 pictures and documents most of the never published before. As we are used to in the books of Michel de Trez the historical pictures and text are added with pictures of uniforms, helmets and equipment often used during the operation in the Netherlands. price € 79.50



Price: 124.00 EUR

Code: 54000

124.00 EUR


BURNING BRIDGES 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden By Michel De Trez And Peter Hendrikx

BURNING BRIDGES 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden By Michel De Trez And Peter Hendrikx

This is yet another magnificant work from Michel De Trez And Peter Hendrikx.
Burning Bridges and Bridges Are Ours compromise a pictorial historyof the 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden and its aftermath.
“Burning Bridges” (volume 1) and “Bridges Are Ours” (volume 2) are the work of 35 years of airborne history research and contains 976 pages and over 1,600 photographs, most of which have never been published before. All photos are identified either by date, location, name of individual soldiers, equipment, or historical context.

Burning Bridges” begins with the introduction, where the decision-making process that led to Operation Market Garden is explained in great detail. The subsequent chapters discuss the preparations in the marshalling areas in England, the activities of the Pathfinders, and the boarding of the aircraft by all paratroop regiments and battalions. The glider lifts are also well covered by many newly discovered photographs.

“Bridges are Ours” begins with the fight for the Nijmegen bridges. Roughly, five different attacks took place and each is dealt with in great detail. The main attacks on September 19 and 20, when the 2nd Battalion of the 505th Regiment, supported by British tanks, attacked both the railway and the road bridges from the south are discussed in detail. When the German defenders would not budge, the 504th Regiment was ordered to cross the Waal River in small boats, an action called by many one of the most heroic actions of WW2.

Both books are available at a special set price. The books are listed seperate for individual sale. And compromises a Hardback – 976 pages – 1,600+ photos – 2 volumes
English version

Code: 54330

150.00 EUR


New Release! Oosterbeek-Arnhem 1944 Toen & Nu By Guus de Vries

New Release! Oosterbeek-Arnhem 1944 Toen & Nu By Guus de Vries

New Release! This book in the famous series Toen & Nu (Then & Now). Oosterbeek-Arnhem 1944. Published in Dutch but with many pictures that would be of interest to non-dutch readers aswell. The book contains 154 pages and 300 colour and black & white images as well as maps, aerial pictures and the famous Then & Now shots. The book comes with a Perimeter walking guide. The book focusses on the action in and around Oosterbeek, the West of Arnhem, Perimeter, Landing1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade and the escape of the river Rhine at the end of the Battle.


Dit boek gaat over het deel van operatie Market-Garden dat zich in de omgeving van Arnhem afspeelde, met de nadruk op de gebeurtenissen in Oosterbeek: de landing van de Britse 1st Airborne Division ten westen van Oosterbeek; de opmars naar en gevechten in westelijk Arnhem; de strijd rond de noordelijke oprit van de Arnhemse verkeersbrug; de landing van de 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade; en de dagenlange belegering van de Oosterbeekse perimeter, eindigend met de nachtelijke evacuatie over de Rijn.
Al deze onderwerpen worden beschreven en afgebeeld op de bekende ’40-’45 Toen & Nu manier: het verhaal van de historische gebeurtenissen wordt geillustreerd met veel originele foto’s en vergelijkende opnames van de huidige situatie. Ook is een groot aantal kaarten en luchtfoto’s opgenomen. Als extra bevat deze uitgave ook een rijk geïllustreerde wandelgids langs de Oosterbeekse perimeter.
(154 pagina’s, ruim 300 zwart-wit en kleurenillustraties, gebonden. ISBN 978-90-70987-060) |

Code: 54293

32.50 EUR


British Airborne Denison Smock Size 7 Dated 1942 Named Harkness.RM- Nice Used Condition

British Airborne Denison Smock Size 7 Dated 1942 Named Harkness.RM- Nice Used Condition

This is a very neat example of a British Airborne Denison Smock. In nice used condition with Nevertheless retains a very nice patina.Named Harkness RM The Denison Smock is fitted with full working zip, so-called "Newey" press-studs, orginal tail and original label. The smock measures a size 7 adding to the attractiveness, makers marked Lewis Bros and 1942 dated. A nice used Named British Airborne Denison Smock that can be upgraded.

Code: 54844

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Rare Canadian Parachutish Qualification Wing - Uniform Removed Condition

Rare Canadian Parachutish Qualification Wing - Uniform Removed Condition

In very nice although uniform removed condition are these Canadian Parachutist Qualification Wings. These wings would have been worn on the battle dress or deninsion smock after completing the parachutist training. Increasingly hard to find.

Code: 51531

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British Airborne Parachute Regiment Battle Dress 1942 - Mint Condition

British Airborne Parachute Regiment Battle Dress 1942 - Mint Condition

This is a stunning example of a original badged Battle Dress Blouse to a sergeant in the Parachute Regiment. As would have been worn by the Paratroopers during D-Day and the Battle of Arnhem in 1944. The insignia compromises an embroided pair of Parachute Regiment Shoulder titles, embroided Pegasus formation patches, Parachutist qualification wing and sergeant stripes. All insignia came from one person and where found in a house clearance in the U.K. recently. The battle dress blouse compromises a nice 1940 pattern fitted with clear label, measuring a size 13 and 1942 date. In the liner the WD mark and letter O are still visible; indicating 1942 as the year of issue. IMO the battle dress and insignia are in mint condition. A very hard to come by badged Parachute Regiment with fully matching insignia. Cannot be upgraded!

Code: 54826

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British Airborne Printed Pegasus Formation Patches - Nice Used Condition

British Airborne Printed Pegasus Formation Patches - Nice Used Condition

A very nice and IMO matching pair of British Airborne Printed Pegasus Formation Patches. First introduced in 1942 and designed by Major E.Seago based on the Greek saga of the winged horse Pegasus and his rider Bellerophon. This example is in a perfect and nicely issued condition. These printed Pegasus signs are harder to find these days.

Code: 54842

375.00 EUR


British 1940 Pattern Battle Dress Blouse 1943 - Nice Used Condition

British 1940 Pattern Battle Dress Blouse 1943 - Nice Used Condition

This is an IMO nice used example of a British 1940 Pattern Battle Dress Blouse. Executed in the distinct British wool and fitted with original label. The date appears somewhat faded yet appears to be 1943. The battle dress was produced by Antrim MFG in Northern Ireland and compromises a size 13. There is a ribbon present on the blouse of the 39-45 star. . A nice 1940 BD blouse in decent size yet can be upgraded.

Code: 54827

225.00 EUR


 

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