WW1 German Second Model 'Sappenpanzer' Trench Armour

A rare & totally original complete set of WW1 German trench armour this being the second model coming into service not long after the introduction of the first model in 1916.
An iconic piece of WW1 trench equipment these second types were a slight improvement on the first model allowing better freedom of movement around the armpit area in a firing position. Upon close examination the ar...  read more

Code: 10307

WW1 German Prussian 1916 Bugle Rare Painted Field Grey

A Prussian all steel maker marked & 1916 dated field-grey factory painted campaign bugle .
Classic battlefield piece almost impossible to find the painted versions issued as such for reasons of camouflage in the trenches.
This example is untouched & field used straight from the battlefield.  read more

Code: 15286

WW1 German Ersatz Tin Pickelhaube Of Bavaria By Bing of Nuremberg

A hard example to better of the scarce Bavarian "Eisenblech" (tin plate) helmet Manufactured by Gebruder Bing (Bing brothers) of Nuremberg . The Bavarians looked into metal helmets a little before what might be seen as the main period of "Ersatz" (substitute) production , that came about more due to massive army expansion and limited materials + established makers productivity capacity. Bing we...  read more

Code: 15288

WW1 German Baden M1895 Mans Pickelhaube

A super and complete bring back Baden mans helmet with very nice patina to all the uncleared brass work . The Baden griffin plate still retains some gilt wash to the lower relief areas . The original chinstrap sits well and hold the twin cockades to each side . Both cockades show a great patina .The inner liner is complete and supple and both original leather wedges hold the plate in place .The...  read more

Code: 15279

WW1 German Gummi Mask Set 1916

A scarce time capsule set of the mid war Gummi mask and filter housed in its correct tin with all strapping and card instruction disk . The mask is a Drager made example with a canister made by E.Schering .To the masks filter mounting is an excellent set of soldiers details .The mask is still good and supple with one rear strap adrift , (this just needs tacking back in place ) The canister has ...  read more

Code: 15211

WW2 British HSAT Fibre Rim Airborne Steel Helmet 1942

Rare top shelf & textbook example of the HSAT Fibre Rim Airborne steel helmet & the best example I have seen for quite some time.
There can be no doubt the British Airborne forces forged an incredible place in world Military history from there exploits from the dark days of WW2 to the present day .This particular item of headdress very much represents an early and very important stage...  read more

Code: 15165

WW2 British RAF Issue Mk 2 Netted Steel Helmet

A stunning helmet with rare RAF roundel insignia painted to the front . A small number of similar marked helmets are known to exist ,some held in collections in Normandy ,France . The RAF in WW2 fielded many personal on or very near to the various front lines . These were combat arms such as the Armored car sections and the RAF Regiment but on top of this other RAF members worked in many capac...  read more

Code: 15171

WW1 German M15 Feldbluse Of Bavaria 1916

A rare trench worn Bavarian M15 feldbluse with clear date of 1916.
These were widely issued from 1915 onwards & worn in the trenches by many German soldiers.
Made of field grey/green wool it has collar colour matching the rest of the tunic distinctive of Bavarian issues. Both belt hooks are present to sides with Bavarian button hooks to rear . All six of its fastening buttons are...  read more

Code: 15003

WW1 German Gas Mask Set 1917

Very nice original example of the Imperial German leather gas mask model 1917. This replaced the earlier 'Gummimaske' version & is distinguishable from the later Model 1918 version by the presence of its thin metal spider reinforcement behind the lenses.
In excellent condition its canvas head straps remain undamaged with lenses uncracked. A good part of the oiled string often missing fro...  read more

Code: 14966

WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet

WW1 German camouflage helmet in tan ochre & brown with finger thick black dividing lines between each segment.
A visually striking helmet & an interesting variant of the various camouflage schemes painted by German soldiers in WW1 it is an effective pattern with circular & lozenge shaped panels contained within the interconnecting black border lines. There are painted markings to unders...  read more

Code: 14958