WW1 German MG Gunners Shovel & Carrier With MG Unit Stamps

Rare textbook WW1 German MG gunners shovel complete with its 100% correct brown leather carrying case.
These shovels were made specifically for issue to MG crews their practicality over the larger sized standard issue versions needing no further explanation. With several different design differences to the standard issue the most obvious is the narrower shovel head . This example still h...  read more

Code: 15542

WW1 German M17 Steel Helmet With Chinstrap

One of the best M17 steel combat helmets we have seen for some time this piece with a high proportion of its original factory paint remaining & original steel buckles chinstrap intact.
Marked 'Q66' to underside of rim this is a large sized helmet made by Quist with '66' denoting the size. Interior has a totally intact liner system with off white chromed leather pad holders all still con...  read more

Code: 15541

WW1 Austro-Hungarian German Made Steel Helmet

An exceptional example of an Austro-Hungarian steel helmet that was a US soldiers bring back from Italy . The helmet itself is a German pressed shell that was supplied to the A-H Government . The A-H Army was slow to adopt a steel helmet and thus German was to supply many prior to the domestic production could make any impact . German helmets were either supplied a shell to be finished in A-H d...  read more

Code: 15545

WW1 German Gas Mask Named 'Busch' Complete With Original Carrying Straps & Schnappdeckel Smoke/Arsenic Filter

One of the best examples of the WW1 German gas mask we have had for a while this the Model 17 with ' spider' reinforcement to eyepieces & also the rare additional 'Schnappdeckel ' smoke /arsenic filter clipped onto the bottom. These were introduced in May 1918 however not many seem to have survived.
Upon the lid of the carrying tin can be seen the remains of unit markings with oil impr...  read more

Code: 15544

WW1 German M17 Stick Grenade 1917 ( Matching Head & Handle )

*** This item is inert /free from explosive ***
A textbook example of the WW1 German M17 stick grenade with matching maker to head & handle of 'CWN' with date 1917.
Complete with integral belt hook to head this retains a very high proportion of its original green factory paint . Just about still visible is the now faint German stencilling translating to ' Before Use, Insert Deton...  read more

Code: 15548

WW1 German One Piece Ersatz Pickelhaube Of Prussia In Tin

A WW1 German Ersatz pickelhaube of Prussia in rare one piece pressed tin configuration with brass front plate & fitted spike .
Many variations of the Ersatz pickelhaube can be encountered this being the so called 'one piece' version with spike mount integral to the rest of the helmet. Both national & state cockades are present & in good order with chinstrap having brass buckles correct f...  read more

Code: 15543

WW1 British '02 Pattern Service Tunic - Border Regiment With Identified Wearer

A WW1 British four pocket service tunic of the wartime 1902 pattern in very good condition with 'Borders' shoulder titles to each shoulder. A 'BR' stamp to the interior lining confirms that this tunic was issued to a soldier of the Border regiment. Serial numbered to interior initial research has discovered that this relates to 'Joseph MILLER' of the 2/4th Border regiment.
This is a tun...  read more

Code: 15546

WW1 French Medical Troops Adrian Helmet

WW1 French M15 Adrian helmet for medical personnel in straight from the battlefield uncleaned condition.
Totally untouched , this helmet displays the distinctive medical insignia to front of Caduceus with the serpent of Epidaurus encircling the mirror of prudence . This is flanked by the letters 'RF' & surrounded by a laurel & oakleaves in its entirety. This insignia was adopted in Augus...  read more

Code: 15539