WW2 USN D-Day Lifebelt With Three Snaps Dated July 1943

As worn by US troops on the landing craft & boats of D-Day this is the correct 'three snaps' pattern of USN lifebelt for a 6th June 1944 setup. Post August examples were economised by only having two snaps.  read more

Code: 15345

The Story of 79th Armoured Division October 1942-June 1945 - Published July 1945

Scarce original book published in Hamburg in 1945 by the British Army on the Rhine. There is still a 'restricted' label on the front!
This is the much prized story of the British Army' s famed 79th Armoured Division, a specialised hush-hush unit especially created in readiness for the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. The Division used armoured vehicles modified for special tasks named...  read more

Code: 15356

WW2 US Musette Bag 1942

A very good US army musette bag as used by Armoured crews, Airborne troops, officers etc .
Marked with maker to underside of flap & date 1942.
Brass buckles to front ,all straps complete.  read more

Code: 15341

WW1 French M15 Infantry Adrian Helmet

WW1 French M15 Adrian helmet for with flaming grenade badge for infantry , machine gun troops , cavalry etc.
Factory painted in dark blue we can date this helmet to 1916 onwards by this colour & also the second pattern liner seen as of 1916 . Dark blue cloth of the pre 1914 period used in the construction of its liner backing. Badge firm to the front.
Original chinstrap in very ...  read more

Code: 15348

WW1 British Brodie MK 1 Steel Helmet

A text book Mk1 Brodie steel helmet in good and very displayable condition . All is intact and complete with supple leather to the straps . There is a very clear steel lot stamp .  read more

Code: 15309

WW2 US Garand Cartridge Belt 1942

Near mint example of the US cartridge belt in tan webbing marked 'BURLINGTON MILLS INC 1942 '.
Complete with internal charger dividers in each pocket.  read more

Code: 15343

WW2 US 'BRITISH MADE' Doughboy Pack

A 'British made' M1928 Doughboy set complete with canteen pouch. Dated 1944 to the pack & meatcan pouch.
All in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 15350

WW1 British Middlesex Regiment 02 Tunic

An excellent textbook example of a mid to late war 1902 pattern other ranks tunic .
The condition of this one is above average & with excellent nap to the attractive and classic ginger shaded wool . To the liner fabric is a light age toned patina with minimal staining .To the underarm the Number over letter WD stamp is present . The tunic is simply badged to the Middlesex regiment usin...  read more

Code: 15084

WW2 British 'WELFARE BISCUITS' Tin 1944

As issued to troops of the British Army this biscuit tin filled by the familiar firm 'McVitie & Price Ltd' wiith packing date of July 1944.
A hard to find excellent condition example.  read more

Code: 15346

WW2 US Mapcase With Carrying Strap

1943 dated example of the US mapcase marked 'CARTER BROS INC 1943' with soldiers service number to rear. Complete with carrying strap & internal dividers present.  read more

Code: 15344