Militaria: a varied collection of 20thC military items, comprising a Royal Air Force officer's cap, RAF beret, Henley gas mask, Polish 0M-14 latex gas mask with E-014 nuclear/biological/chemical filter, a pair of brass shell cases, (inert, stamped 'VAEL 1955' - aircraft engine electrical starters), a clip of .55 anti-tank armour piercing bullet cases (inert, the heads stamped 'K.40 WI', the clip stamped 'M.S. I 1939'), a Trenchart copper ashtray formed as an officer's cap, a Swiss Sigg M32 canteen & mess tin (stamped 1952), a Royal Artillery stable belt, a button polishing plate, an RAF Medical Services manicure set, a Lesney/Britains toy Infantry soldier, and a brass candle-lighter (Reg No 674481.) Together with books & ephemera, comprising: 'RAF: The Second Year' (pub. Adam & Charles Black 1942), Verdun and the battles for its possession' (early battlefield guide, pub. Michelin & Cie 1919), 'Basic Battle Skills' (late 20thC, British Army field training guide), 'Instructions for British Servicemen in France 1944' (pub. Bodleian Library - 2005 reprint), 'Drill and Weapon Training' (Brian M. Forrest, pub. Gale and Poleden 1951), 'Basic and Battle Training part VII - throwing, balancing, and physical training for Mountain Warfare' (pub. 'War Office 1946, restricted, 26/GS 1567), 'Infantry Training volume I, pamphlet No. 8, The Light Mortar' (pub. War Office 1959, restricted, 26/GS 2410), 'The Battle of Britain' (pub. HMSO 1941, SO 70-374.) Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional information regarding the condition of items on request.