New variations of the TL-122 keep turning up, but this one is extra special. This one was also sent to me by Tony Fitzgibbon. It’s an English Shimwell Alexander torch with small inspection mirrors and fiber optic cable. It’s ex … Continue reading →
Chris, a fellow collector from Germany sent me these photos a Superior Magneto wrist compass, new in the original box. The box is marked Compass Instrument and Optical Co. N.Y. and it comes with the sales receipt of a sporting … Continue reading →
These collectors from China contacted me about this website they have where they provide details about original WW2 and other field gear. They also have a section on identifying fakes and reproductions. The also kindly reposted my article with Tips … Continue reading →
Kenneth Benteyn sent me a photo of his gas detection brassard which is in new condition. As can be seen in the photo the marking 4/42 1 SL/E is nice and clear. 42 would be the year of manufacture, which … Continue reading →
Now this is something you don’t see every day. Two full boxes of what look like German Luftwaffe escape compasses going by the point markings on them. Chris Wright send me these photos. He bought this packet with compasses along … Continue reading →
Bruce Hollyn sent me this photo of a tiny escape compass. I had never seen one like this before, so I asked where he found it. Bruce told me he was in the USAF and during a inspection from higher … Continue reading →
I stand corrected on a note about cloth jump wings in my jump wings article. Pierre-Antoine Vlimant rightly pointed out to me that the practice of wearing cloth jump wings was already discussed by Mark Bando here. These did indeed … Continue reading →
Lee Buncher kindly send me photos of his gas detection brassard that has a marking that wasn’t in my list yet, although it’s similar to the others. You can see the list of markings here. I still haven’t found out … Continue reading →
Kamil, a collector from Poland bought these very peculiar jump wings off a roof repair company who found it at an attic in France. The holes are at the top and bottom seem to have been intended for sewing the … Continue reading →
I have taken some time to list the items of my collection I want to sell. Mostly US items of course, but also some very nice German items this time. Various items of the Italian theatre (maps, booklet), a complete … Continue reading →