K.O. Peppiatt, 10 Shilling, Z13E 313815 ( Dugg. B.251) Emergency Issue Series 2nd April 1940 artillery thanks to its ceramic ball

thanks to its ceramic ball bearings

This model includes the integrated handset and internal circuitry needed for basic line-to-line voice communication over field telephone networks

This cartridge has been rendered completely inert and is safe for display purposes only

which was the standard rifle cartridge for British and Commonwealth forces during the first half of the 20th century

tubular body allowed easy access with gloved or cold hands

K.O. Peppiatt, 10 Shilling, Z13E 313815 ( Dugg. B.251) Emergency Issue Series 2nd April 1940 artillery thanks to its ceramic ballDuring the Second World War, the Bank of England felt the need to protect its currency from counterfeiters. It decided to change the colours of the 1 and 10 shilling notes for the duration of the war and add a revolutionary (at the time) inner metal security thread. The 1 changed from Green to Blue Pink and the 10 shillings from Red Brown to Mauve. The basic design was unchanged from the pre 1940 10 Shilling note. Printed by offset litho at St Lukes's