Books

Buttons A Guide for Collectors

A very good reference for those who love collecting British buttons. This covers all eras and shows the changes in construction over time and the details that changed as the regiments evolved. Makers are also listed. If you collect British Buttons that served in North America they are covered as well. A good hardcover book that can assist in dating uniforms as well.  read more

Code: 51965

Airforce Badges and Insignia of WW2

A great reference for those collectors who need a handy pocket reference when going to shows. Full of colour plates of insignia covering all of the nations engaged in the air war in WW2. In good condition.  read more

Code: 51963

Fuss and Fashion 200 years of Canadian Military Headdress

This is one of the best references covering this time span. Every pattern and style is represented in full colour plates and a thorough history is provided. It includes some important appendix on such tings as colour coding for the diced glengarry, plume colours and more. A must have for the serious collector. In good condition.  read more

Code: 51962

Soldiers' Accoutrements of the British Army 1750-1900

An exceptional reference books with colour plates of all the British and common wealth equipment for infantry, artillery and cavalry. A must have for the serious collector. I have this in my private library and it covers everything, absolutely invaluable.  read more

Code: 51961

The Webley Service Revolver by Maze

A concise paperback reference that covers the history of this famous revolver used in the great wars. Good condition.  read more

Code: 51958

Grenade British and Commonwealth Hand & Rifle Grenades by Landers

The most concise reference ID book detailing the British and Commonwealth Hand and Rifle Grenades from 1900 to 1970.

Included in the many chapters are grenade launching cartridges, fuses and striker mechanisms, training and tactics, carrying equipment, catapults. Special attention has been given to grenade markings to allow EOD and bomb response groups to quickly ID grenades. Eac...  read more

Code: 51957

Identification Handbook of British Grenades 1900-1960

Description, Illustration and Identification Details of All British Grenades in the Numerical Series by R Landers. In good condition paperback.  read more

Code: 51956

GRENADE RECOGNITION MANUAL VOLUME 2 SIGNED

One of the best reference book on British grenades. Volume 2 deals with the service grenades of Britain from the first of the Numbered series to the last. It then goes onto grenades developed or used by Australia, and finally Canada. There are sections dealing with grenade launchers, launching cartridges, fillings, and finally markings. A further listing in the back gives manufacturers and mark...  read more

Code: 51955

In Search of the Forlorn Hope: A Comprehensive Guide Vol 1 & 2 and Supplemental

A fantastic research source for those researching their ancestry or a specific soldier for medals or other named material. Two hardcover volumes with a supplemental making for the complete set. Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 51954

Horses and Saddlery

A unique niche topic, but important to military history and the collector of Cavalry equipment.  read more

Code: 51952