Friday 4th April 2025 - Website Updated

Website updated with the following fabulous items :

1. Bavarian M15 Feldbluse

2. WW2 British Paratrooper Beret

3. WW2 British Malta Camouflage Helmet

4. RAF 41 Patt Mae West

5. 1939 Dated RAF Blue Collarless Shirt

Plus more...  read more

Code: 15015

WW2 British Malta Camouflage MkII Helmet 1938

A stunning malta camouflage helmet in the distinct 'Rubble camouflage' seen used by members of the armed forces & other service personnel on the island during WW2.
This helmet belonged to a police officer & started life as a dark blue issue with the 'POLICE' wording still discernible under the camouflage paint. Top nut is original to the helmet with matching camouflage paint still visib...  read more

Code: 15013

WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet

Straight out of the German trenches of WW1 this very large sized handpainted three colour M16 helmet has tan ochre , forest green & brown colour segments all divided by finger thick black lines as per the Ludendorff order of 1918.
Very effectively camouflaged with these classic colours the helmet shows extensive trench wear with good strong colours overall. Marked to its rim underside w...  read more

Code: 14551

WW2 RAF '41 Pattern 'Mae West' Life Preserver

An RAF '41 pattern Mae West Life Preserver in very good condition.
Very hard to find now this jacket has all of its buttons to front with webbing loop handles to aid pulling out of the water & leg ties for better securement. Interestingly it is labelled a ' Flap ' type although does not appear to have ever had one. Mislabelling was common in wartime , as explained in Mick Prodgers excel...  read more

Code: 14994

WW2 British Parachute Regiment Beret

A British parachute regiment beret with two pronged badge that has been in situ for a very long time.
All the features one would expect to see on a wartime issue are present , this example with a tan lining so widely accepted as being an end of war example. WD inspection Z code confirms this.
Overall in very good condition with moderate wear.  read more

Code: 15008

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

WW2 RAF H Type Oxygen Mask - February 1945 Issue

WW2 February 1945 dated RAF Type H oxygen mask this being a later version of the G Type & officially issued from the beginning of 1944. Initially issued to high altitude photo - reconaissance pilots only a small number were manufactured before 1945.
In good condition with microphone intact & rubber to hose still supple.  read more

Code: 14998

WW2 RAF 1940 Pattern Flying Boots

A pair of the 1940 pattern flying boots in good condition . These are not to be confused with the '41 pattern which came into service at the end of WW2 . Both have working zips marked 'AM ' with 'W' to reverse. Rubber edging is in a very acceptable condition with just minor cracking to left boot.

These boots came into use with the Royal Air Force during the earlier part of the S...  read more

Code: 14999

WW2 British Sten Magazine Bandolier 1944

Webbing bandolier as used by paratroopers & commando to carry extra Sten sub machine gun magazines .
Clearly marked & dated ' B.Ltd /I 1944' .  read more

Code: 15010

WW2 RAF Flight Sergeant Pilots Battledress Blouse 1944

A Flight Sergeants battledress with Pilot qualification badge to left breast & label inact.
All insignia looks original to the jacket & has certainly been on it a very long time , the Pilots badge is handstitched on along with the blue rank chevrons which have become scarce in themselves. Label reads ' WAR SERVICE DRESS BLOUSE ' & gives size of 16 with broad arrow stamp & manufacturer S...  read more

Code: 14992