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Badge, Pin, MP, Military Police, Black
Genuine WWII US pin badge, adorned with initials MP (Military Police). This rare and historically significant badge was referred by members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, for duty as Military Police aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth during their transatlantic deployment in November 1943. As detailed in their wartime narrative, a small group of Rangers were unexpectedly assigned MP duties for the duration of the crossing -- an assignment regarded at the time as a 'low form of duty' but one that has become a unique chapter in the unit's combat history. 'We were given badges, an outward show of authority but the men considered this the lowest form of duty and made no bones about it while saying same.' Adding a visual layer to the story, one of the original wartime sketches reproduced in the booklet clearly depicts a Ranger MP wearing the badge on his chest -- a rare instance where a piece of insignia is both mentioned and illustrated in a primary source from the unit itself. This item is exceptionally rare, with only a handful known to exist, as the MP duty was temporary and limited to a very small detachment. Its provenance is supported by original period testimony and appears in the Narrative History of Headquarters Company, 2nd Ranger Bn. , published in 1945. A remarkable addition to any advanced collection of WWII Rangers or Military Police memorabilia. Good overall condition. Diameter: 2.5in.
Badge, Pin, MP, Military Police, Red
Genuine WWII US pin badge, adorned with initials MP (Military Police). This rare and historically significant badge was referred by members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, for duty as Military Police aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth during their transatlantic deployment in November 1943. As detailed in their wartime narrative, a small group of Rangers were unexpectedly assigned MP duties for the duration of the crossing -- an assignment regarded at the time as a 'low form of duty' but one that has become a unique chapter in the unit's combat history. 'We were given badges, an outward show of authority but the men considered this the lowest form of duty and made no bones about it while saying same.' Adding a visual layer to the story, one of the original wartime sketches reproduced in the booklet clearly depicts a Ranger MP wearing the badge on his chest -- a rare instance where a piece of insignia is both mentioned and illustrated in a primary source from the unit itself. This item is exceptionally rare, with only a handful known to exist, as the MP duty was temporary and limited to a very small detachment. Its provenance is supported by original period testimony and appears in the Narrative History of Headquarters Company, 2nd Ranger Bn. , published in 1945. A remarkable addition to any advanced collection of WWII Rangers or Military Police memorabilia. Good overall condition. Diameter: 2.1in.
Badge, Pin, MP, Military Police, White
Genuine WWII US pin badge, adorned with initials MP (Military Police). This rare and historically significant badge was referred by members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, for duty as Military Police aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth during their transatlantic deployment in November 1943. As detailed in their wartime narrative, a small group of Rangers were unexpectedly assigned MP duties for the duration of the crossing -- an assignment regarded at the time as a 'low form of duty' but one that has become a unique chapter in the unit's combat history. 'We were given badges, an outward show of authority but the men considered this the lowest form of duty and made no bones about it while saying same.' Adding a visual layer to the story, one of the original wartime sketches reproduced in the booklet clearly depicts a Ranger MP wearing the badge on his chest -- a rare instance where a piece of insignia is both mentioned and illustrated in a primary source from the unit itself. This item is exceptionally rare, with only a handful known to exist, as the MP duty was temporary and limited to a very small detachment. Its provenance is supported by original period testimony and appears in the Narrative History of Headquarters Company, 2nd Ranger Bn. , published in 1945. A remarkable addition to any advanced collection of WWII Rangers or Military Police memorabilia. Good overall condition. Diameter: 2.5in.
Cooler, Coca-Cola, Metal steel, Inox, Large
Superb Coca-Cola cooler, made of metal steel inox like vintage ones. With compartment and bottle opener. Ideal for your drinks. 15.7" x 11.8" x 17.7".
Altimeter, US Army, WALLACE & TIERNAN PRODUCTS, INC.
Genuine WWII US Army portable altimeter, manufactured by Wallace & Tiernan Products, Inc. in Belleville, New Jersey. This instrument was used by the Corps of Engineers for topographic surveys. Outer surfaces feature a sand yellow color. Good overall condition. Diameter: 7in. Height (closed): 5.1in.
Device, Firing, Release Type, M1
Genuine WWII US M1 release type firing device with hinged plate release, to be held by a restraining weight of 2 lb. This artefact could be used along with the Mk II hand grenade to plant booby traps. Good overall condition.
Tin, Anti-Gas Ointment, No. 6, For Tropical Use
Genuine WWII British tin, Anti-Gas Ointment No. 6, intended for tropical use. The cream contained in each tube could either be applied before or after exposure to mustard gas vapour, thus preventing or lessening the severity of burns. This type of tin was generally carried into the gas mask pouch. Quite good overall condition. Empty.
Magazine, YANK, November 23, 1945
YANK magazine, November 23, 1945 issue, untitled 'Horse trade'. Complete and in excellent condition.
Bag, Musette, Medical, British, W.P. LTD. 1942 /I\
Nice genuine WWII British medical musette bag, of the standard regulation type made in cotton web and adorned with a red cross in a white disc. Manufactured by W.P. Ltd. and dated 1942. Complete and in good overall condition. Empty.
Magazine, Signal, N°2, April 1942, French Edition
Genuine WWII German propaganda magazine, Signal , N°2, April 1942 issue, French edition. Complete and in quite good overall condition.
Magazine, Die Wehrmacht, July 12, 1944
Genuine WWII German propaganda magazine, Die Wehrmacht , July 12, 1944 issue. Original German language edition. Complete, good condition.
Spoon, WALLCO, US Army Medical Department
Genuine WWII US Army Medical Department stainless steel spoon. Manufactured by Wallco . Very good overall condition.
