WW2 Belgian M31 Adrian Helmet

An untouched WW2 Belgian M31 Adrian helmet complete with its original Lions head insignia , liner & chinstrap.
These helmets were in wear by Belgian forces during the invasion of Belgium with a far fewer number having been made than that of their French M26 equivalents. Consequently they are nowhere near as common & very difficult to find.This piece has a good proportion of its original...  read more

Code: 15393

WW2 French 'Battle For France 1940' Engineers Adrian Helmet

A totally untouched souvenir from the 1940 Battle of France being a French M26 Adrian helmet with insignia to front for Engineers.
This helmets Engineers badge is the earlier M15 version with its earlier blue paint visible under the green in places. WW1 badges were much utilised on the new M26 models before the M37 insignia roundel became general issue. The rest of its dark green paint...  read more

Code: 15397

WW2 French 'Battle For France' Artillery M26 Adrian Helmet

WW2 French M26 Adrian helmet as worn during the 1940 battles for France . This piece has crossed cannons badge for Artillery troops.
A good proportion of its original khaki paint is intact with badge always been on the helmet. Interior liner also original to the helmet , one finger shows some trauma , Chinstrap still present.  read more

Code: 15379

WW2 British Sun Goggles & Tin

From the interwar period & often worn by British troops overseas in hot climates.  read more

Code: 15396

WW1 German 'Hindenburg' Cigarette case

A very nice silver cigarette case with Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg picture set into it.
Very nice case with fishscaled finish & internal divider for holding cigarettes.  read more

Code: 15385

WW1 German '1914 Iron Cross' Paper Weight

An appealing paper weight available to German troops for private purchase with Iron Cross motif on glass base.  read more

Code: 15388

WW1 French 2L Waterbottle & Cup

WW1 French 2L waterbottle & cup with blue cover as used from 1915 onwards.
These larger 2 litre bottles were standard infantry & other combatants issue for this period the covers made from offcuts of the M15 blue uniform. Carrying strap intact with nametag to bottom.  read more

Code: 15382

WW2 British Ankle Boots - 1942 & Large Size!

A scarce large sized pair of WW2 British ankle boots with 1942 dates & '13S' size markings to insole.
A matching pair with maker 'John White' maker name to each they have also faint WD markings to neck.
Complete with leather laces & almost impossible to find in this very large size.  read more

Code: 15383

WW1 German Period 'Ringlaufer' Tin For Personal Items

A WW1 period commercially made tin tacks box utilised by German troops for carriage of personal items.
An Iron Cross has been utilised in the design of the tin this most likely predating WW1.  read more

Code: 15389

WW1 German Mapcase Marked To Reserve Infantry Regiment 25

A prewar German mapcase in brown leather with regimental markings to the 25th Infantry Regiment Reserves. The roman numeral II markings after it most likely denote 2nd Company.
Makings to underside of flap give manufacturer & date 1912.  read more

Code: 15391