A couple more shots from that 1947 Trip.   First in Northern Waters still, then later into Sunny Climes. In the warm weather one, note the two Royal Marines off in the background at attention, I wonder why they're like that, their escort around the ship???

I got this under the impression that it was an old restoration piece. None of the paint is original, but the shell seemed fine (shape, material, weight, vents). Only problem is that there is no visible maker marks or lot numbers. The shell appears to have been sandblasted before being painted. Does it look like an original shell that was restored, or is it an older fake? Thanks in advance.    

Very nice. More photos please in natural light.

Goodwill 

What auction platform is that?

Well... someone really wanted this dagger. check out the ending.   

Nice! 

I always liked this design. Solid piece!

I hope I can also ask for a location here. My grandmothers brother served in the Uk in the second world war and I'm trying to identify where he stayed during that time. Unluckely he didn't survive. If I have to ask this somewhere else in stead of here please say so. 

The pack itself is for carrying 2 rockets for the RPG-7 . I'm not sure if it's a OG Soviet made bag or some other Combloc or Chinese made one.

On Board HMS Vanguard, with the Ship's Company., Vanguard, the very last Battleship to be built in the history of the world. Sea ready way too late for combat operations in WWII. She is with the entire family on a trip to South Africa in 1947. In 1953 she participated in the new Queen, Elizabeth II's Coronation Review.

in the collection- a bit ruff but, an untouched original by SMF.