WW2 British 'B.E.F Issue/ Dunkirk' MkIV Gas Mask With Rare EA Filter

A very rare original British Army 1939 pattern MKIV EA Respirator as used by the British Expeditionary Force in France in 1939 and 1940.

This pattern of gas mask was introduced in October 1939 when Porton Down decreed the need for extra arsine smokes which the Germans were already protected against. This led to the EA version of the MKIV respirator which features a distinctive ex...  read more

Code: 14624

*** Rare *** WW2 British Gas Cape

One of the rarest components of the WW2 British infantrymans kit a British army Anti-Gas cape still rolled up as was carried by the British soldier with his webbing equipment.
Complete with straps I partially unrolled it as can be seen in image 2 with the decision to unroll further left to the purchaser. Either way it is a rare piece.

The anti-gas cape was adopted in 1938...  read more

Code: 14618

WW2 British Aluminium Messtins - 1939 Dated As Carried By B.E.F At Dunkirk

A matching set of British army messtins both maker marked ' C & B Ltd ' with clear '1939' dates.  read more

Code: 14613

WW2 British Expeditionary Force Cutlery Knife 1939

Scarce 1939 dated & broad arrow marked British army knife as carried in the field by the British Tommy.
Made by 'Gladwin Ltd , Sheffield' with 'Stainless' & clear '1939' .
As used by troops of the BEF in the early years of war & very difficult to find now.  read more

Code: 14615

WW2 British '37 Pattern Battledress Trousers

Very rare pair of the 1937 pattern battledress trousers with brass dished buttons , belt loops & concealed pocket flaps. This pair still have their ankle buttoning tabs which were ordered removed as of 1941.
Trousers have all brass dished buttons with original stitching & also the two buttons to each ankle for the often removed fastening tab. As is usually the case the clothing label to...  read more

Code: 14621

WW2 British 1939 Pattern Rigid Entrenching Tool & Carrier - 1939 Dates

A scarce example of the 1939 model entrenching tool & carrier for use with the '37 pattern webbing.
Designed by Mills these were initially adopted although found to be impractical due to the interference they caused to the wearers legs when worn as intended with the '37 pattern webbing set. Abolished in July 1941 not many still exist .
Tool is in excellent condiiton & is broad ar...  read more

Code: 14625

WW2 British 'B.E.F Dunkirk' V Neck Sweater - Rare 1940 Date

WW2 British army V neck sweater as worn underneath the battledress blouse this example having label with rare 1940 date.
Overall very good condition with maker details ' N.Coran & Sons Ltd 1940 ' .  read more

Code: 14610

WW2 British Early Issue Grey Woollen Socks

A pair of the British army issue grey woollen socks in used condition.
As carried in the smallpack by the British Tommy.  read more

Code: 14612

WW2 British 'BEF Dunkirk' Webbing Anklets - 1939 Dated

A matching pair of rare 1939 dated webbing anklets both matching marked 'MAPLE 1939 /I 2 ' Size 2 .  read more

Code: 14611

WW2 British Army Ankle Boots - 1940 Dated

A pair of 1940 dated WW2 British army issue ankle boots as worn by the British infantryman in WW2.
Both with matching markings 'Kennel & Co 1940' with Size 12 Large to interior. War Department marked to neck.  read more

Code: 14627