WW1 German Prussian 1916 Bugle Rare Painted Field Grey
A Prussian all steel maker marked & 1916 dated field-grey factory painted campaign bugle .
Classic battlefield piece almost impossible to find the painted versions issued as such for reasons of camouflage in the trenches.
This example is untouched & field used straight from the battlefield. read more
WW2 British Light Assault Gas Mask Set 1943
An all '43 dated example of the 1943 pattern British gas mask which was extensively issued to troops for the D-Day Landings of June 1944 & beyond.. Rubber facepiece is dated July 1943 with grey head strap yoke marked W&G ( Willow & Garing ) with date 1943. Filter dated 1944. Carrying bag marked to underside of flap with date '10/43' & also to carrying strap with matching year of 1943. Stencill... read more
WW2 Japanese Navy Land Forces Water Bottle
The scarce Japanese Navy land forces issue Canteen .These were a far higher quality item than their Army equivalent and were placed into service and used in the earlier China invasion and remained unchanged until the wars end . The cover is in the Navy specific "Teal" or "sea" green canvas and marked with typical Unit and ID Kanji characters . Condition is lightly field used . read more
225.00 GBP
WW1 German Artillery M15 Kugelhelm and Cover 1915
An exceptional totally untouched bring back set ,being a hard to find M15 Artillery Kugelhelm ,very well Berlin maker stamped 1915 . The helmet has all its original fittings and chinstrap . The condition is dusty and very long term stored . Upon both front and rear peaks are clear witness marks from where the steel cover attachment hooks have sat .The liner is still supple and retains its origi... read more
1650.00 GBP
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
975.00 GBP
WW2 Canadian Tin of Equipment Renovator 1945
A rare 1945 marked attractive small tin of powder (still full) for renovating the Gas Mask bag . The graphic upon this tin make for a nice display addition . Very good overall and unused . read more
35.00 GBP
WW2 US Aviators M3 Anti- Flak Steel Helmet .
The first of the general issue "Anti -Flak" helmets that were designed to offer protection to air crew . The shell still retains most of its special "Flock" cotton lint dust treatment , factory applied to stop the danger of the metal freezing to the skin at high altitudes and as a secondary anti static measure. The helmets liner shows very light service wear . To the front is a neatly marked se... read more
WW1 German Ersatz Tin Pickelhaube Of Bavaria By Bing of Nuremberg
A hard example to better of the scarce Bavarian "Eisenblech" (tin plate) helmet Manufactured by Gebruder Bing (Bing brothers) of Nuremberg . The Bavarians looked into metal helmets a little before what might be seen as the main period of "Ersatz" (substitute) production , that came about more due to massive army expansion and limited materials + established makers productivity capacity. Bing we... read more
WW2 British Parachute Quick Release "Crash Box"
A good WW2 * and **NOT*** post war modified Quick Release Box, or 'QRB', features the desirable round pattern push panel to the front as used on British and Canadian parachutes during the early war period and throughout the rest of the war. This is marked 'Turn to Unlock' and 'Press to release' The spring mechanism inside is still very strong and delivers a sharp and very positive click when ... read more
WW1 German Baden M1895 Mans Pickelhaube
A super and complete bring back Baden mans helmet with very nice patina to all the uncleared brass work . The Baden griffin plate still retains some gilt wash to the lower relief areas . The original chinstrap sits well and hold the twin cockades to each side . Both cockades show a great patina .The inner liner is complete and supple and both original leather wedges hold the plate in place .The... read more