Canada, Commonwealth. An RCAF Harvard Mk I and II Spade Grip Auction with seven maps inserted into

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

A second war German Artillerie Regiment identification tag

the reverse presents handwriting in black ink stating 1944 RHEIMS FRANCE

measuring 35 mm (w) x 48 mm (l)

Canada, Commonwealth. An RCAF Harvard Mk I and II Spade Grip Auction with seven maps inserted intoA 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,