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Code: 14748

WW1 French 73rd Infantry Regiment Kepi

If you are looking for a heavily battlefield worn French infantry Kepi of the 1914 period this 'Poilu' time capsule piece may be for you ...
An M1884 other ranks kepi of the 73rd Infantry regiment as worn by the French army in the early 1914 period .
As with most French army attire upon its mobilisation in 1914 this model dated from the 1880s & was soon replaced by 1915 with other...  read more

Code: 14741

WW1 French Colonial M15 Adrian Helmet

A rare early M15 Adrian helmet of Colonial troops with flaming grenade on anchor insignia to front & in the early light blue colour of the first 1915 productions. It is interesting to note the slightly lighter blue shade of the M15 Colonial badge this is a common feature as badges were applied seperately & prepainted elsewhere before application to the shell. A 'JAPY' produced example there is ...  read more

Code: 14740

French WW1 Model M1893 Field Pack - 1917 Dated

French Field Pack of the standard WW1 M1893 model dated 1917. This was the standard issue in WW1 seeing much service with the much battle weary Poilu.
In excellent condition constructed of light canvas with brown leather edging. The single equipment straps to each side are present with both rear swivel carry straps intact. Soldiers name written in pencil to reverse ' Huet ' with faint i...  read more

Code: 14739

Feldzug 1918 By Michael Baldwin.

The final edition of this superb book by well know collector & historian the late Michale Baldwin.
Superb colour photos & a must for the WW1 collector.  read more

Code: 14720

WW1 British Officers 1902 Pattern Cuff Rank Tunic - West Kent Regiment

A scarce 1902 pattern cuff rank officers tunic this the universal service dress until replaced by the 1912 pattern.
Made from khaki serge wool this early pattern had a waistband concealing a ticket pocket & a central pleat running all the way down its back. With standup collar it had regimental buttons & collar dogs on this example both for the Royal West Kents. Shoulder straps were of ...  read more

Code: 14701

WW1 German Battle Damaged Camouflage M16 Helmet

Interesting example of a German M16 camouflage helmet which has suffered the effects of blast damage with some crushing to the shell .
Camouflage scheme is of a rough green & brown brush applied hand paint with blast scarring to the rear of the shell resulting in the loss of one of the liner pins. Interior M16 brown leather liner is heavily worn.  read more

Code: 14697

WW1 German M15 Prussian Cuirassier Helmet 1916

One of the most impressive helmets of Imperial Germany this is the rare M15 model Cuirassiers 'lobster tail' helmet .
The Cuirassiers of Imperial Germany were historically heavy cavalry troops however after their initial effectiveness in the early months of WW1 they became more useful in a reconnaissance role as the static trench warfare on all fronts set in. After 1916 many of the hors...  read more

Code: 11540

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 Ersatz ' Filzhelme' (Felt Pickelhaube ) Of Prussia From Dragoon Regiment 14

I am very pleased to be able to offer a fabulous recently acquired ersatz felt pickelhaube with name tag to an 'Ersatz' Squadron of ' Kurm Drag. Regt Nr.14' ( Kurmarkisches Drag. Regt 14 ) . Although cavalry troops received their own Dragoon helmets these were still in short supply & so most only received the standard ersatz infantry issues such as seen here.
Ersatz felt pickelhaubes wer...  read more

Code: 14674