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Old 26th July 2017, 07:53 PM   #1
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An agricoltural implement ??
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Old 7th August 2017, 04:53 PM   #2
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An agricoltural implement ??
It is a ceiling hook ... used by the fire service during and after WW2 for pulling down unsafe ceilings etc esp after bombing raids . The GR refer refers to King George VI and this item was a standard piece of equipment used by the Auxillary Fire Service and the ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) and Civil Defence Services.
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Old 7th August 2017, 06:35 PM   #3
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Gret shot .
So, no weapon .
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Old 8th August 2017, 12:32 AM   #4
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Gret shot .
So, no weapon .

no sadly not
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