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    Framed and signed print by Mike Aspinall depicting Wing Commander Guy Gibson's Lancaster attacking the Mohne dam on the night of 16-17 May 1943 . The print is signed by four 617 Squadron crew who flew in the raid and by two crucial members of the 617 Squadron ground crew. Collection only due to glass in frame.We have other signed prints in stock too, please contact us for details.

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  2. Interview with Stuka pilot Heinz Georg Migeod (1918-2010), a long interview in 65 parts. Interview is held in English. This is part 16, the rest - beginning from 1 till 65 can be found under youtube. A really amazing story of his experiences from the very start, later becoming a prisoner of war in North Africa after a forced landing in 1942, till his captivity in Canada, his release in 1945, and a short memorial clip at the very end in May 2010, just shortly after this interview. A Stuka brought down during the Battle of Britain.
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  3. The US military used the Model (M) 1910 mess kit items in WW1, which were developed prior to 1910, based upon previous designed used in the Indian campaigns and the Spanish American War. Most, if not all items looked almost the same as their predecessors but with improvements. This thread will cover the basic items used. First 3 pictures is the M1874 (type 3) meat can which was used from the 1880's right up till the 1st World War. The utensils are the model 1874 and was the first time the military issued this to the troops as standard gear. Utensils were manufactured or contracted for by Watervliet Arsenal from 1875 to 1890 and by Rock Island Arsenal from 1875 to 1902. Other known contractors include: Steward & Montgomery; Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett; Manhattan Supply Company; Meriden Cutlery Company; J. W. Stewart Co.; and Lamson, Goodenew & Company.
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  4. Here are a few photo's of a Austin Auxiliary Towing Truck supplied to the Home Office for National Fire Service in 1942. The truck only one of two to have been fitted with it's own Wynn hosereel and pump in the back. The owner a guy well into his 80s told me it's complete history and how he regularly drives it around Trowbridge. It served in the Denbigh and Montgomeryshire joint fire service, later went into service in Bath then London. Also talked to these 3 guy who are re-enacting the Cold War 1970s period. the guy on the left drove this vehicle all the way from Poland.
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  5. Here are some Pre-WW1 Us Army emergency rations from the internet. I have seen the one of the left for sale, empty and missing the lid go for over $1000. Quality reproductions are now in circulation for these types.
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  6. The US forces used emergency rations as well, which became known as the "Iron Ration". This ration consisted of three cakes of 3 ounces each, consisting of a mixture of beef powder and cooked wheat pressed solid. Supplemented with three 1 ounce cakes of sweet chocolate, this ration was packed in an oval-shaped can weighing approximately 1 pound, it was obviously highly unpopular and discontinued in 1919 although it had been in service since after the turn of the century. These rations were to be opened only when ordered to do so by a officer. Below is an example I found on the internet, I don't have one of these yet as they are very expensive and do not come up for sale often.
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  7. Here is my other example, slightly larger crate, this one for Roast Beef. The date is hard to read but most likely 1919 as well.
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  8. Next to the rations, the crates they came in are just as rare, as most were broken down for duckboards in the trenches or for fires or given away after the war to those less fortunate. Some examples are still out there but they are hard to come by. Below is an example of one used by the US forces in WW1. This is a crate for corned beef, which was a staple among the troops back then, with various nicknames as well. The crate is dated 1919, which means it arrived shortly after the war ended for the occupation phase. One the side panel it has the AEF and triangle symbol, which stood for American Expeditionary Force, on the end panel is reads: 36 cans, 1lb. 8oz net, Beef corned, The Ludahy Packing Co., Kansas City, Kans., U.S. Qr Mr Corps, Feb. 13, 1919. The crate has obviously been repurposed after the war as evident by the black paint on the sides, but still a rare find.
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  9. Here are the reproductions, the metal tins come with the one end unsoldered so you can fill as you like hen reseal or leave unsealed to show what the contents were like. The paper based ones were made by the National Biscuit Company later called Nabisco. They are wrapped around wood core for rigidity.
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  10. Below is the WW1 US Hardbread ration, which would be close to unsalted cracker today. Originally these came wrapped in paper products, but the dampness of the trench warfare and contamination from gas led to the crackers being placed in tin cans that were soldered shut. There are several variants of these cans in regards to the markings. Some are marked on both ends while other only one one. But they typically have the same writing which includes "Hard Bread, 8 oz. U.S.Q.M.C (United States Quarter Master Corps)". The other marking read "Cut this end out" to indicate where the user should open the hard bread tin. Typically 2-4 of these were carried by each soldier in their haversacks, however fresh baked bread was also considered part of their daily rations, however most front line troops did not always get food delivered to them. So these canned items became very important. I currently have 6 unopened hard bread rations in my collection so far. As with other WW1 era rations they are rare to come by. Be aware that there are very good reproductions of these, which I will list shortly for comparison.
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  11. Very good interview, Heinz-Georg Wilhelm Migeod born February 24, 1918 in Szczecin. Died November 18, 2010 in Somerset West , South Africa. He was a German Air Force officer during the Second World War and a later historian , orientalist , author and businessman. The son of the commander of the Reserve Jäger Battalion No. 17 A 1, who died in 1918, he grew up on the Kriegersdorf family estate Karbowo, Strasburg, West Prussia, which from 1920 was Polish. In 1936 he joined the 12th Artillery Regiment in Schwerin as a volunteer and officer candidate . After voluntarily registering, he switched to the Luftwaffe , and in July 1938 he began training as a pilot at Munich , Neubiberg and Schleissheim . In March 1940 he was transferred to the 1st group, Sturzkampf squadron 76, from July 1940 the I./StG 76 was renamed I./StG 3, but remained subordinate to other squadrons until the beginning of 1942. In 1940 Heinz Migeod took part in the western campaign and in the Battle of Britain. From 1941 he took part in the war in Greece and the air battle over Crete and took part in the Africa campaign from November 1941. After being shot down on 11 November 1942 by a South African fighter plane, he was taken prisoner of war which he spent in Canada. He was released in Munsterlager and Dachau in June 1947. His last rank was a captain. After the war ended, Migeod studied the history of Islam and economics in Munich and Göttingen . In 1956 he received his doctorate with Maxima Cum Laude. He was deployed as a foreign delegate to Farbwerke Hoechst in Syria , Lebanon , Sudan and Ethiopia . From 1964, he promoted to German private investments and undertook inspections for development aid projects in Turkey for the Middle East Association . From 1973 to 1988 he worked as an independent merchant in South Africa. Awards German cross in gold , awarded on August 21, 1942 Iron cross 1st and 2nd class Bulgarian Order of Valor IV class, 2nd level , awarded on June 8, 1942 Italian bronze medal for bravery , awarded on November 18, 1942 Honorary cup for special performance in the air war Gold front flight clasp 1939 1941 1942 Heinz in the leading Stuka flying over Crete Mrs. and Dr. Migeod South Africa June 2010 Heinz showing his officer's promotion certificate signed by Herman Göring. Photos by Tinus le Roux August 2010
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  12. Below is a not often encountered item, the haversack ration. This was a condiment package that had salt, pepper, sugar, and coffee. It was sealed in wax paper then dipped in paraffin to provide a good seal until opened. The ration below is a reproduction as originals are extremely rare and do not come up for sale often. I have only seen one for sale in the last 10 years.
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  13. Here are some field ration cans that were used by the US troops in WW1 These are tin cans that had generic lids that had a list of items that could be stamped to indicate what was inside. So far I have only seen two sizes, the larger cans seem to be the most common, while the smaller can is much harder to find. Any rations from WW1 are very rare and hard to find as most were used up during the war or were given to refugees and survivors afterwards, and some were even used in the early stages of WW2.
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  14. Here is a mint example of the M1916 Bacon Can, I got this from a vendor that had an original crate that was still packed full of these cans.
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  15. In 1910 the bacon can was introduced, and its purpose was to augment the meat can in holding uncooked or grease rations in the field, allowing the meat can to be freed-up for cooking and eating. An improved version of the bacon can was introduced in 1916 and is marked on the lid Model of 1916. The can was made of stamped tinned iron with rounded corners and no seams. The top lid was held in place by friction and did not have a hinge. Each corner of the 1910 bacon can had a seam that was soldered shut; however, rough usage in the field could cause the seams to split causing leakage. The 1916 bacon can, made without seams resolved this issue. The M-1916 bacon can had the same dimensions as the M-1910, and in both cases, the condiment can could be stored inside the bacon can when they were not being used. With the change in field rations during World War I, the use of the bacon can was discontinued. Below are 3 examples of the M1916 bacon can, each lid is a different variation. Some of these cans have some plating left, however most are missing a good portion of plating, while mint examples are rare.
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  16. The M-1910 Condiment Can, the condiment can was introduced by the Equipment Board of 1909. Its purpose was to hold coffee, sugar, and salt. The body of the can was five inches long and two and one-half inches on each side. It was constructed of tinned iron, with the main body separated into two compartments by a divider in the middle. Each compartment had a screw-on cap, one at each end of the can. One of the caps has a compartment inside that is about one-half inch deep, with a tightly fitted pry-off lid. Most condiment cans are not marked, however, at least one very early can, possibly from the field trials of 1910, has been observed marked by the American Can Company.
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  17. Here is the M1910 Knife, very close in resemblance to the M1902 versions except shorter. Below is the M1910 model with its protective sheath and the M1902 model for size comparison. Known contractors for M-1910 knives include: American Cutlery Company (AC 1917 and 1918); Hinkley Manufacturing Company (H.M.1918); International Silver Company (1918); Landers, Frary & Clark Company (L.F. & C. 1917 and 1918); and Rock Island Arsenal (R.I.A.).
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  18. Below is the M1910 Spoon, which was much longer that the M1874 and stronger, the M1874 tended to bend real easy and break. Known contractors for M-1910 spoons include: R. Wallace & Co.; National Enameling Company (NEC 1917-1918); William B. Durgin Company (WBD 1918); Charles Parker Company (C.P.C. 1918); Wallace Brothers Company (WB/W 1917 and 1918); and Rock Island Arsenal (R.I.A.).
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  19. M-1910 utensils were similar in appearance to those of 1902. The fork and the spoon were stamped-formed form corossionless metal consisting of an alloy of brass and nickel. The blade of the M-1910 knife was shortened, but made in the same manner as previously. Rock Island Arsenal was still the exclusive manufacturer of these items. Production for the M-1910 utensils began in 1911. The new utensils continued to be marked in the same location as the previous items. During World War I contracts were let with commercial manufacturers to make the M-1910 pattern utensils. The fork and spoon were stamped steel with tin plating. The knife was made in the same manner as at the arsenal with a cast aluminum handle. It was not uncommon to find US troops with older model utensils as they had to equip a rapidly expanding military force, so older stocks were utilized until production could catch up. Below is the M1910 fork. The leather sheath was issued to prevent damage to the haversack meat can pouch. The forks in the brown paper are unissued, and came 10 to a bundle. Known contractors for M-1910 forks include: R. Wallace & Co. (1917 and 1918); Wallace Brothers Company (WB/W 1917 and 1918); William B. Durgin Company (WBD 1918); Charles Parker Company (C.P.C. 1918); and Rock Island Arsenal (R.I.A.).
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  20. When the US troops arrived in France in 1917 and 1918, sometimes they needed items immediately and could not wait for them to come over the Atlantic. So they contracted items out for production, the meat can was no exception, below is a French made US Model 1918 meat can, little to none of the plating remains, however these are much rarer to find then the US made versions.
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  21. Early in 1918 the American Expeditionary Force (A.E.F.) reported that the 1910 pattern top plate was too shallow and recommended a deeper configuration. A new meat can with a lid one-half inch deeper and an appropriately corresponding folding handle, quickly went into production as the Model 1918. Below is near mint example.
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  22. The 1909 Infantry Equipment Board recommended a new meat can that became standard in 1910. The 1910 meat can was similar to the previous model but larger. It measured eight and one-quarter inches long by six and three-quarter inches wide by approximately one and one-half inches deep and it was made of aluminum. Like its predecessor, the cover doubled as a plate and fit into the top of the frying pan and was held in place by a folding galvanized iron handle.
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  23. Below is an emergency purchase or substitute meat can first procured during the rapid call up for the Spanish American War. These were civilian models that were pressed into government service and were used in the military training camps of WW1.
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  24. Schaffnertasche for public transport conductors - 2 examples of this were found in the attic of the Museum, they were hidden in some shelves at the back of the attic, totally full of dust, and ready for decay. These are certainly from the 1920s or 1930s, and were used by the conductors in public transport, busses, trams, etc. for many years, they were still usable till the introduction of the Euro currency, which does not fit. The coin compartments take 10 Pf. pieces, 50 Pf. and 1 Mark pieces, which are inserted at the top of each cylinder, and can be collected at the bottom, by pressing the levers at the side together, one press per coin, 3 of these are no longer operational and stuck fast, the fourth one works, but the bottom part is jammed in the open position. Doubtfull if there is anyone around nowadays, who can get the mechanisms operational again. These bags were used for decades and solid leather and construction. Used on the trams of the Hamburger Hochbahn till February 1978, the trams were then scrapped. They were still used on the boats of the Alstertouristik till the introduction of the Euro in January 2002. Some examples were converted to take the new currency, but don't look good, as the originality is spoiled. Together with it's original carrying strap and 2 small commemorative pins of the Hamburger Hochbahn depicting the underground trains. The ticket stamping apparatus of brass, which fits in the side pocket on the right is missing. Thre rear of the nickel plated coin holders bears the manufacturer name - Prof. Alfred Krauth, Eberbach/Baden, no doubt also the patent rights. Now cleaned and the leather and metal parts freshened up, function defect but still good for display. Nickel plated Münzfächer, coin compartments release operated by levers The rear of the bag is solid leather, seams with strong leather piping all round, other parts of solid brass Detail of the attachment clips (Karabinerhaken) and the two small commemorative badges of the Hamburger Hochbahn, ca. 1978 Sch
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  25. More new copies being offered, regiment can be made to order! Too rigid for an Ulan Shoddy, the Knebel buttons never had holes through. The tunic has no waist, braid is very poor, lacking in proportions Made in E. Germany, this material looks identical to the cloth used in NVA uniforms! The breeches lack the original quality and designer creativity, just a grey version of the NVA type, I would say, a complete flop, the buttons are poor. They might even be surplus DDR MdI issue, with some buttons changed, as they wore grey. Reproduction M.43 trousers for around 70-90 pounds Reproduction M.40 trousers, offered from around 70 to 90 pounds
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  26. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/49986/49986-h/49986-h.htm#Page_72
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  27. great stuff, I've been to a few events lately but all Medieval so not so relevant here. Been a great summer for weekend days out to these things for once!
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