WW1 British Soldier Named Signalling Training Manual 1915
A super commercial handbook printed in 1915 being named , unit and address marked and thus a great research project. '9851 J.Simpson of C company 5/2 Gordons' is well inscribed to the inner page and his full address marked to the books rear . There are several interesting advert pages for signal devices and watches. Used but very good . read more
WW1 British Verners Marching Compass Named To A 19th Welch Regiment Officer
Named to a 2nd Lieutenant of the 19th Welch Regiment this is the standard issue compass carried by all officers but also issued to MG and other technical troops .
These are always a very high quality item . This example is complete and functions . The finish is toned and untouched with clear 1918 to the reverse . The instrument is held in the leather carry fitted case again of wonderful ... read more
175.00 GBP
WW1 French M1912/16 Ankle Boots - 1916
An exceptionally rare pair of the sought after standard issue WW1 French ankle boots these dating from around the 1916 period.
As with most WW1 French uniforms the pattern dates from before WW1 ( 1912 ) with improvements made to the design in 1916 following feedback from extensive wear & trench warfare. There are various markings now illegible due to wear & the original soles show the ma... read more
WW1 French Army Waterbottle & Cup
WW1 French water bottle of the 2 litre capacity these being standard issue to infantry troops.
Still with original horizon blue cover , buckled carrying strap still supple comes with original WW1 period drinking cup. some small areas of moth but above average . read more
WW1 French Chasseurs a Cheval Cavalry Kepi
An elegant high quality "Polo" form kepi ,as was of high fashion at the wars start . To the front is the number 7 in direct embroidered silver bullion wire,this unit being from Rouen . To the upper third of the kepi three bands of bullion braid indicate captain rank. Nicely age toned and service worn with some minor moth to the lower rear edge .A wonderful untouched highly displayable piece . read more
265.00 GBP
WW1 British 1908 Pattern Small Pack .
A complete small pack that looks never to have been blancoed . The stamps are there but a little hard to read . Condition is field used and grubby . read more
WW1 French M1912/16 Ankle Boots - 1916
An exceptionally rare pair of the sought after standard issue WW1 French ankle boots these dating from around the 1916 period.
As with most WW1 French uniforms the pattern dates from before WW1 ( 1912 ) with improvements made to the design in 1916 following feedback from extensive wear & trench warfare. There are various markings now illegible due to wear & the original soles show the ma... read more
WW1 French ARS 17 Gas Mask Tin 1918
A good example of the carry tin that became universal issue towards the wars end . The tin itself has all the rare strapping still present & one spare eyepiece held in the scare card disk liner . The paint is an excellent true khaki Mustard . To the base of the can is a 1918 date that has been part exposed . read more
WW1 British 1902 Pattern Other Ranks Trousers .
A pair of the always hard to find 1902 pattern OR,s trousers .
These are slightly tapered as was very common & have seen extensive service and reissue . The seat has been expertly tailor replaced due to excessive wear. To the interior off white cotton liner is the Great war configured number over letter WD stamp . This pair would be excellent for mannequin display as cheaper than a per... read more
WW1 British RFC 'Air Packet' Map Set 1916
A stunning 1916 dated set of WW1 aviation maps in the configuration know as the Air packet . These were issued to individual flyers and consisted of multiple large scale maps , 46 in total . These are held in their original treated 1916 dated linen slip case . Many of us have had the pleasure of visiting many of these areas particularly in Belgium and France so to see so many famous places map... read more