WW2 British Paratrooper Helmet ( HSAT) Mk2 Model 1944

A rare textbook camouflage scrim netted 1944 dated example of the Mk2 British paratrooper helmet this piece being one of the first issued with the ' Third model' webbing chinstrap system.
Helmet has its original wartime factory paint to shell with this showing heavy wear to exterior. Webbing straps show the wartime stitch configuration which is explained in the superb reference by Olive...  read more

Code: 14880

WW2 British V Neck Sweater - 1944 Dated

An excellent condition 1944 dated example.  read more

Code: 14872

WW1 French M1909 Straight Shovel 1915

A WW1 French M1909 entrenching tool dated 1915 with manufacturer markings 'LASVIGNES 1915 TOUIVILLE' .  read more

Code: 14873

WW1 British '14 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier & Rare WW1 MkVI Water Bottle

An almost impossible component of the 1914 pattern leather equipment to source this a rare untouched early MkVI water bottle within its '14 pattern leather carrier. This is a textbook example of how an early WW1 waterbottle set would have been issued to the British soldier.
There is always much discussion regarding the true format of a correct WW1 issue waterbottle however there are seve...  read more

Code: 14877

WW1 British '14 Pattern Bayonet Frog With Helve Strap

A good used example with intact helve & buckle strap . Faint early date to rear of helve strap.  read more

Code: 14875

WW1 British Royal Fusiliers Trench Cap

A fine example of the late WW1 pattern of British soldiers field trench cap badged to the Royal Fusiliers .
In very good service worn condition this pattern of cap was widely seen in the late war period & due to its lightweight construction could be easily stowed away in the soldiers kit when not being worn.
Its lining is intact with number over letter WD stamp & maker stamp wi...  read more

Code: 14879

WW1 British '03 Pattern Entrenching Tool & Holder

A rare WW1 British 1903 Pattern Entrenching Tool Head Carrier for Territorial Infantry Units still retaining its original entrenching tool head.
For Regular Army British Infantry, the 1903 Pattern Leather Equipment was superseded in 1908 by the Webbing Equipment introduced of that year. Territorial Army Infantry units ,however, continued using 1903 Pattern Leather Equipment right up to 1...  read more

Code: 14869

WW2 British 'MINES' Warning Sign

Rare sign which is a remnant from the Allied invasion of Europe & used by Royal Engineers during mine clearance .
Sign is stencilled 'MINES ' referring to the presence of mines. In the standard wartime stencilled format on sheet metal which is ridged at the edges for strength this sign is typical of those used in the immediate D-Day period when Allied troops were moving inland.
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Code: 14848

WW1 French M15 Adrian Infantry Helmet

WW1 French infantry M15 Adrian helmet complete with liner & original chinstrap.
Helmet has flaming grenade badge of infantry troops , motorised machine gun troops etc & is finished in the darker blue seen from 1916 onwards. Interior has second pattern liner complete with tightening lace & corrugated ventilation strips in between the liner & the band.  read more

Code: 14865

WW2 Canadian Brass Buttonstick

Montreal maker mark & Canadian ordnance marking.  read more

Code: 14862