Friday 10th April 2026 - Website Updated

A few new items just uploaded !

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Chris Sadler  read more

Code: 15606

WW1 French 74th Infantry Regiment , Battalion Commanders Kepi & Cover

A stunning high quality private purchase French officers Kepi of the 74th Infantry Regiment with four braids for rank of major.
In the early 'Foulard' or 'Saumur' shape this style originated from the late 1880s but was still being worn by older officers as part of the service uniform when France went to war in August 1914. In fine quality red wool cloth the body of the cap is adorned wi...  read more

Code: 15602

Trenchards Auctions Next Sale :- 21st May 2026

Trenchards Auctioneers & Valuers !

Our next Militaria Collectors sale will be on 21st May 2026 ...catalogue now underway please subscribe to our Trenchards website or Facebook for more news .

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We can consign your items to auct...  read more

Code: 15607

WW2 British Second Pattern Denison Smock

A good used Smock, Denison , Airborne Troops of the secind pattenr with intact , original & working half zip & original rear tail.
Good colours throughout with brass Newey pop studs & label intact giving size 3 & the date 1945. There has been a stitch repair to top right pocket at some point in its life .  read more

Code: 15601

WW1 1917 British Trench Box Periscope No.9 MKII

A very good clean example of the wooden box periscope, retaining original paper label and original green painted finish. Folds in half when being stored & carried in its hessian bag. Glass intact. Complete with carry strap for bag.  read more

Code: 15603

Deactivated WW2 German MP40 Sub Machine Gun

Deactivated World War II MP40 submachine gun a very good example dated 1942 and maker coded ‘bnz’ for 'Steyr' with profuse eagle & swastika markings. Some matching numbers. This example also comes with rare early cocking handle.
Comes complete with 1942 dated MP40 magazine which is three letter maker coded 'bte' & waffenamt marked. . Cocks , strips and dry fires. Comes with GB deactivati...  read more

Code: 15604

WW2 British MkII Steel Helmet 1938

Early WW2 MkII steel helmet with 1938 dated chinstrap lugs & 1938 dated liner cradle.
Finished in factory khaki paint with liner cradle marked ' CS&WLtd 1938' . Web chinstrap is original to the helmet with ' AE Peachey 9 ' handwritten in ink.  read more

Code: 14950

WW2 British RAMC Mk1* Helmet 1938

A 1938 production British army helmet with insignia to side of the Royal Army Medical Corps.
This helmet is a true Mk1* as evidenced by its turned back chinstrap lug configuration & of rimless manufacture. Finished in rough textured factory khaki paint to outside & smooth to underside the liner cradle bears the clear 1938 date with 'VERO' maker . Underside of shell rim marked 'A/V'.  read more

Code: 15052

WW1 French M15 Adrian Helmet

A particularly stunning early example of the French M15 Adrian helmet with light blue paint , one piece black leather liner & intact chinstrap.
This helmet epitomises the French soldier of 1915 being in its very earliest format & with 99% of its original factory paint still intact. Liner shows hardly any wear at all.  read more

Code: 15605

WW1 British Tank Crews 'Splatter' Mask

I am pleased to be able to offer this totally 100% original example of a WW1 British tank/splatter mask complete with its original fastening tapes which have never been off.
These iconic chainmail masks were issued to British tank crewmen in WW1 to protect against splinters & bullet splash which were an ever present hazard within the confines of Britains early tanks.
Available a...  read more

Code: 15598