Pipe with concealed dagger is among weapons used by British spies in WW2 now up for sale
A pipe that opens to reveal a dagger is among weapons belonging to British spies in World War Two that are now up for sale. A bladed pen and a garrotte for choking an enemy are among others.The 26 lots being sold at East Bristol Auctions on Friday also include compasses hidden in coat toggles and brushes.
The sale also features a message bolt with a secret compartment, and several miniature cameras which were used to gather intelligence. Less subtle but equally effective items going under the hammer are a miniature hacksaw and an unused reel of trip wire.900-mile wide Storm Ellen 'weather bomb' to pummel UK with 75mph windSPACE INVADERVile Tube rant racist unmasked as son of wealthy building firm ownersBOAT SMASHAuctioneer Andrew Stowe said: "They're incredibly interesting artefacts.
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