Camouflage face paint sticks are comfortably sized and can easily fit into pockets and carried. These temporary paints are highly useful for individuals looking for camouflage for various uses. They can be applied and removed easily. This paint lasts for only a few hours and causes no damage to the skin. Face paint has been …
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Set, Telephone, F Mk l
Field telephones are telephones used for military communications. They can draw power from their own battery, from a telephone exchange (via a central battery known as cb), or from an external power source. Some need no battery, being sound-powered telephones. Historical information: Fields telephone were used in 2WW. Physical description: The military field telephone, with handset, is a portable instrument for army communications generally at a …
Razor, Rolls
The product was a sophisticated safety-razor which promoted the slogan “The razor that is stropped and honed in its case.” Case: The case is a rigid, rectangular frame enclosed by two detachable lids; one lid carried a stone and the other a leather. The lids could not be interchanged. With a lid removed, a handle …
Pin, lapel, Canadian General Service 2WW
This is a Canadian General Service 2WW lapel pin. It is marked Sterling on the back, along with an IMPRISONMENT CLAUSE. The front has a crown and maple leaf on a crest shape design. There is a number on the back. This is for Honor to Serve the Country and in the War for the …
Medals, Second World War
Medal, The Africa Star: Second World War The Star was awarded for one or more day’s service in North Africa between 10 June, 1940 and 12 May, 1943, both dates inclusive. Navy and Merchant Navy – For any service at sea in the Mediterranean between 10 June, 1940 and 12 May, 1943. Army – The …
Lighter, Vintage Fire Lite Tu-Tone
This artifact is a Japan-made, Fire Lite, “Tu Tone” cigarette lighter, with a black and white plastic finish. It is quite scarce, produced only a handful of times with differing color schemes – in red/black, red/white and this white/black specimen. The lighter has several detailed product markings: The top of the thumb flint striker is …
Knife, Jack, British & Canadian Army
A Jackknife (Tools) is a knife with the blade pivoted to fold into a recess in the handle. The jack knife was issued to nearly all soldiers in the Second World War. It was a useful tool many kept after their return to civilian life. There are several variations on the jack knife depending on period, service and manufacturer, including examples with spikes for opening out ropes. The jack …
Knife, Pocket/Pen, ‘Lucky’ Farthing
The photo shows a unique, vintage, key-shaped, ‘Lucky’ farthing pocket/ pen knife with a 1911 King’s Head farthing coin set into it. This novelty artifact was made by Richards, Sheffield England. There is a loop at the top where a keychain may be added. Knives were manufactured between 50’s -70’s with different coins used. Dimensions: …
Housewife
What kind of sewing kit did soldiers use? Sewing Kit: This kit example from the First World War was called a “Housewife.” The typical sewing kit carried by Canadian soldiers included needles, thimble, buttons for Battle Dress and shirts, thread (both thin for badges and thick for darning socks, gloves, and other woolen items), and …
Holster
This holster was made by Canadian manufacturer Zephyr Loom and Textile. Larger than the standard holster, and of a more rounded appearance, it was likely designed to fit the .455 Webley, (Colt 1911A1) and Browning 1935 pistol designs as well as the standard service issue .38 pistol. SPECIFICATION METRIC IMPERIAL Manufacturer Zephyr Loom and Textile …