Canada, Commonwealth. An RCAF Harvard Mk I and II Spade Grip Auction 33mm (w) x 19

33mm (w) x 19

with seven maps inserted into a pocket placed on the inside back cover

Hollywood was eager to show its patriotism

the reverse presents handwriting in black ink stating 1944 RHEIMS FRANCE

A South African Medal to the Connaught Rangers - 1877-8 (631

Canada, Commonwealth. An RCAF Harvard Mk I and II Spade Grip Auction 33mm (w) x 19A Harvard MK I and II (potentially a Hawker Sea Fury IV) aircraft spade grip, composed of cast metal coated in a black textured grip in the form of a large ring with a hollow post at the base. It is fitted with a pneumatically operated brass gun firing button with rotating safety ring for SAFE and FIRE positions at 11 oclock on the ring. The grip is marked AH 2242 denoting use on the Harvard and Sea Fury IV grip (aircrafts designed to use toe brakes,