WW1 German MG08 Maxim Drag Straps

A scarce pair of drag straps for the WW1 German MG08 Maxim machine gun.
Made from the German ersatz 'nettlecloth' they are complete with their two leather bound feet with drag hooks to each. Maker mark visible to leather ( See images ).  read more

Code: 15483

WW1 German MG08 Maxim Machine Gun Cover 1918

Rare WW1 German MG08 Maxim machine gun barrel cover in green nettlecloth material. Maker marked & dated to bottom end 1918.
Used to protect the gun from the mud of the trenches these rarely turn up & were a vital part of the Mg Gunners equipment.
Having survived in very good condition with long fastening strap intact it has reinforced area to interior protecting the maxims mecha...  read more

Code: 15476

WW1 German MG08 Maxim Machine Gun Barrel Carrier With Shrapnel Hits

Rare double barrel carrier for the German MG08 Maxim machine gun with original paint , leather carrying strap & evidence of shrapnel ball hits.
With a good proportion of the dark green paint remaining there are the remains of what appears to be a tactical marking to the centre of its body. One area shows multiple shrapnel ball hits from a shell blast with a couple of other dings evident...  read more

Code: 15475

WW1 French Artillery M15 Adrian Helmet

An untouched French M15 Adrian helmet with crossed cannons insignia for Artillery troops.
In the light blue of early issues it has 1916 pattern multi construction liner with original tightening lace. Corrugated metal ventilation strips to interior. Comes with original chinstrap.
Uncleaned & as found !  read more

Code: 15471

Rare WW2 Czechoslovakian VZ25 Helmet

A rare example of the Czech VZ25 helmet which was manufactured from 1928 & used into the 1940s .
This pattern of helmet replaced the Adrian hemet used in WW1 & the VZ20 which came after it in the immediate post WW1 period. This VZ25 ( sometimes referred to as the VZ28) was a modified version of its era with a different shape & modified liner system. After this came the Vz30 then the more...  read more

Code: 15470

WW1 British SMLE rifle Sling 1917 Dated

WW1 British SMLE rifle sling having 1917 date & maker to both brass tabs of each end. Also has ink stamped unit markings on one side.  read more

Code: 15472

WW1 British Binoculars & Case 1917

A pair of British military binoculars with 1917 in their 1917 dated leather case.
These binoculars are French made in Paris & marked with the War Department broad arrow being made under contract by the French for the British Army to meet demand. In very good condition they have the Paris maker company name of 'L.Petit' embossed on the eyepieces with broad arrows & 'MkV WIDE' to ocuars....  read more

Code: 15474

WW1 German Prussian Guard /Landsgendarmerie Pickelhaube

An interesting and long serving Pickelhaube being a pre war ,high quality issued helmet well marked to the 134R , this being a Saxon unit . The helmet has been depot reworked and fitted with The Guard Eagle/ Stern . This badge refitment clearly has been done officially, as a whole new set of badge dimension holes and brass eyelet and washers have been applied ( please see interior image ) This...  read more

Code: 15277

WW1 German Battle Damaged Camouflage M16 Helmet

A wonderfully original & untouched WW1 German three colour camouflage helmet with shrapnel hole straight through the top left front side & an original totally period chinstrap adapted from an ersatz pickelhaube.
This helmet has been painted in green , tan ochre & brown segments all seperated by black dividing lines. The hole to the top appears to have been caused by a depleted velocity...  read more

Code: 15045