of accurate sextants and reliable portable chronometers rendered the astrolabe obsolete for navigation at sea

offers a unique insight into the danger and discomfort endured by our brave aircrews during the war

and it is this aluminium that has been expertly cast into this set of remarkable cufflinks

British-made by Acme

but was adopted in 1944 by US paratroopers who needed a way of discretely identifying friendly forces after landing behind enemy lines at night

Pocket Flask With Pewter Badge and Funnel GORILLA of accurate sextants and reliableThis stainless steel pocket flask is badged with an intricately detailed pewter emblem choose from yacht, fouled anchor, HMS Victory, or RMS Titanic which is made, by hand, in Sheffield, the home of British pewter craftsmanship. Capacity 175ml (6oz). Measures 11. 5cm tall. Supplied gift boxed with funnel for easy filling. Hand wash in warm soapy water.