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COMMONWEALTH WWII PAPER ITEMS
#WS16 Signed Photograph of Bernard “Monty” Montgomery, 1906 Football Cup
Original period photo of Bernard “Monty” Montgomery of Alamein, including Monty's original signature. The photo shows a 19 year old Montgomery playing for the Wainwrights and winners of the 1906 Football Cup. Given the age, the cardboard must be handled with care, at some point one corner has broken off. Framing is recommended for display. Unique item from one of the most famous wartime Generals. $400
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Target No. 6 "Disappearing Man" $10 / each
Target No. 9 "Small 200/30 yds." $10 / each
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"Operation Baytown" Invasion Map of Reggio Di Calabria, Italy
Original Second World War invasion map of Reggio Di Calabria, Italy. Used in the "Operation Baytown" amphibious landing as part of the Italian campaign where many Canadian units earned the "Landing at Reggio" battle honour with the 8th Army. The map was published by the Geographical Section of the War Office in 1943 with the defence overprint dated 24 August 1943. This map is combat carried and shows the expected wear and age. *Sold*
"Operation Chesterfield" Map, Breaking The Hitler Line, Pontecorvo, Italy
Original Second World War map of Portecorvo, Italy, with defence overprint showing defences along The Hitler Line. The map is dated May 1944 for use in Operation Chesterfield, when the 1st Canadian Division would break through on The Hitler Line on the road to Rome. *Sold*
"KAPUT" The Maple Leaf
Original Second World War Canadian issue of "KAPUT" published by The Maple Leaf for Canadian Forces in Action. Famous issue marking the end of the War in Europe. Also featuring a full page cartoon of Canadian soldiers celebrating with liberated Lowenbrau beer and other war booty amongst the ruins of defeated Germany. *Sold*
"GET TOUGH!" How to Win in Hand-to-Hand Fighting
Original 1942 copy of "GET TOUGH!" How to win in hand-to-hand fighting by then Captain W. E. Fairbairn. This is an early wartime edition of the publication as Captain Fairbairn was later promoted to Major and the later additions were printed to reflect his promotion. Overall, this is an excellent light read copy still in overall sound and readable condition without any damage. Desirable publication, Captain Fairbairn was also involved with developing the famous Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife also intended for hand-to-hand combat. *Sold*
E.M.E. Manual for the Canadian Inglis Hi-Power Pistol
Rare original E.M.E. instruction manual for the Canadian Inglis hi-power. Many photos and diagrams in Clive Law's book "Inglis Diamond" are from this manual, and you can expand your reference by owning these documents. There are 25 pages and all but the last 4 are double side, approx. 50 pages of information and photos. These E.M.E. instructions are even rarer than the wartime Inglis pamphlet. *Sold*
"Operation Anger" Map, Liberating The Netherlands
Original Second World War combat map of Arnhem (West) used for the Canadian First Army's liberation of the city in 1945 as part of "Operation Anger" to liberate The Netherlands. Second edition, this map was printed on the reverse of an obsolete map of Scotland with "CANCELLED" across the obsolete printing. The War Department was facing paper shortages during this period so they were re-using old maps and captured maps to get the latest printings to soldiers at the front as quickly as possible. *Sold*
"Operation Anger" Map of NIJMEGEN, Emergency Printing, The Netherlands
Original Second World War map of Nijmegen (West) emergency printing for the Canadian First Army's liberation of the city in 1945 as part of "Operation Anger" to liberate The Netherlands. This map was printed on the reverse of an obsolete map of Scotland with "CANCELLED" across the obsolete printing. The War Department was facing paper shortages during this period so they were re-using old maps and captured maps to get the latest printings to soldiers at the front as quickly as possible. *Sold*
"Operation Canada" Map, DELFZIJL, The Battle for Delfzijl Pocket
Original Second World War map of DELFZIJL first emergency edition for "Operation Canada" also known as the Battle of Delfzijl Pocket to liberate this region of The Netherlands. This was the final battle of the Second World War that the 5th Canadian Armoured Division would participate in. The War Department was facing paper shortages during this period so they were re-using old maps and captured maps to get the latest printings to soldiers at the front as quickly as possible. This map was printed on a captured German map of Sonderausgabe. *Sold*
"Bergen Op Zoom" Map, The Scheldt
Original Second World War map used by Canadian soldiers who cleared the German occupiers out of Bergen Op Zoom during the famous Battle of The Scheldt. Printed by 3RCE in September 1944 in time for issue and use in the upcoming battle. *Sold*
"Operation Market Garden" Map, 'S Hertogenbosch, NIJMEGEN
Original Second World War map of 'S Hertogenbosch to include NIJMEGEN. Printed in time for "Operation Market Garden" and possibly later used for "Operation Anger" to liberate The Netherlands. No printing on the reverse. *Sold*
#MI86 C/E “MAPS ONLY” Escape Package
Original Second World War air crew “MAPS ONLY” escape package. Waterproof package containing silk map C/E for Holland, Belgium, France, Germany (C) and Germany Protectorate Slovakia, Poland, Hungary (E). Overall very good condition, showing some age with some staining to the package. The map can be easily removed, unfolded, examined, and put back. *Sold*
Silk Escape Maps
Original Second World War silk escape map set. Issued to the Allied nations including Canada, England, and the United States. These maps were used by aircrew, parachutists, SOE, and anyone else who may have ended up stranded deep behind enemy lines. This set is carried and folded condition, without any damage, and good strong colours. Great set of maps. *Sold*
"GERMANY" Pamphlet for Canadian Soldiers, Operation Varsity
Original Second World War pamphlet 'GERMANY' for Canadian soldiers entering Germany during Operation Varsity. The manual discusses how to treat German's and what the soldiers may expect. This pamphlet is hard to find. *Sold*
Stowage Diagram, Universal Carrier
Original Second World War poster size stowage diagram for the Universal Carrier. Printed on heavy canvas, this would show soldiers where every piece of equipment would go inside of the vehicle. *Sold*
Map of Arnhem / Nijmegen 40 West
Original Second World War map of Arnhem / Nijmegen 40 West, a famous battlefield location. This map would have been used during the Battle of Arnhem, and later in the liberation of the Netherlands. In the bottom left there is printed "10/FEB45/15.M.R.S/738/1017" which we think suggests this map was last issued or printed for operations in the final Canadian liberation of the Netherlands. *Sold*
German Weapons Illustrated
Original Second World War Canadian pamphlet “German Weapons Illustrated”. This rare publication was intended for use by formation and unit intelligence officers. Includes many interesting diagrams and photographs of captured equipment. *Sold*
Bremen Germany Bomber Command Target Map
Original Second World War RAF / RCAF Bomber Command target map of Bremen, Germany. The map shows interesting city features including shipyards, the autobahn, and aerodrome. Because of the key military industrial facilities for German war production, this was a high priority target for the RAF even in the early days of the war, and it was hit quite often. This was printed at the hydrographic and map service, Labelle Building, Ottawa, December 1941. Very good condition with strong colours. *Sold*
1st Canadian Infantry Brigade Sicilian Campaign Sports Guide
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade Sicilian campaign sports guide. Interesting insight into the sports activities of the brigade during the campaign with nice graphics on the cover. *Sold*
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