Original British WWII Royal Air Force Crash Axe dated 1939 - Air Ministry and Maker Marked British Military Hats looks like it might have

looks like it might have carried cigarettes but it is too thin and we were told it is for "visiting cards" much used during Victorian times through World War One but now a thing of the past

This factory started production with the 1878 variant of the Vetterli rifle

A total of 88

one of the more important engagements of the rebellion

This contrasts with other helmets of the era such as

Original British WWII Royal Air Force Crash Axe dated 1939 - Air Ministry and Maker Marked British Military Hats looks like it might haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. Covered overall in slight salt and pepper pitting, this is the real thing: a CRASH AXE used by Crewmen to break out of damaged aircraft. Heavy hard Rubber permanently attached handle cover with large curved blade axe head with spike protruding rearward. Measures 15 3 4 inches long, with a 7 1 2 inch long head. Marked on the exposed shaft: CHILLINGTON 1939 2IF 1 (CROWN) A. M. There are also markings on the handle, but