WW1 German Hindenberg Trench Candle

Scarce example of the WW1 German trench candle contained within its original WW1 card casing with Hindenburg image & branding.  read more

Code: 14751

WW1 German Waterbottle

WW1 German waterbottle complete with cork stopper & grey painted metal fittings. Black ersatz paper cloth covering with pop studded fastening now eroded. Leatherwork good.  read more

Code: 14769

WW1 German Equipment Strap 1917

Rare WW1 German equipment strap for greatcoat , zeltbahn , blanket etc .
' BARMEN' maker marked & date 1917 . Measures an approx 56cm in lnegth.  read more

Code: 14770

WW1 French 73rd Infantry Regiment Kepi

If you are looking for a heavily battlefield worn French infantry Kepi of the 1914 period this 'Poilu' time capsule piece may be for you ...
An M1884 other ranks kepi of the 73rd Infantry regiment as worn by the French army in the early 1914 period .
As with most French army attire upon its mobilisation in 1914 this model dated from the 1880s & was soon replaced by 1915 with other...  read more

Code: 14741

French WW1 Model M1893 Field Pack - 1917 Dated

French Field Pack of the standard WW1 M1893 model dated 1917. This was the standard issue in WW1 seeing much service with the much battle weary Poilu.
In excellent condition constructed of light canvas with brown leather edging. The single equipment straps to each side are present with both rear swivel carry straps intact. Soldiers name written in pencil to reverse ' Huet ' with faint i...  read more

Code: 14739

WW1 British Officers 1902 Pattern Cuff Rank Tunic - West Kent Regiment

A scarce 1902 pattern cuff rank officers tunic this the universal service dress until replaced by the 1912 pattern.
Made from khaki serge wool this early pattern had a waistband concealing a ticket pocket & a central pleat running all the way down its back. With standup collar it had regimental buttons & collar dogs on this example both for the Royal West Kents. Shoulder straps were of ...  read more

Code: 14701

WW1 German Battle Damaged Camouflage M16 Helmet

Interesting example of a German M16 camouflage helmet which has suffered the effects of blast damage with some crushing to the shell .
Camouflage scheme is of a rough green & brown brush applied hand paint with blast scarring to the rear of the shell resulting in the loss of one of the liner pins. Interior M16 brown leather liner is heavily worn.  read more

Code: 14697

WW1 German M15 Prussian Cuirassier Helmet 1916

One of the most impressive helmets of Imperial Germany this is the rare M15 model Cuirassiers 'lobster tail' helmet .
The Cuirassiers of Imperial Germany were historically heavy cavalry troops however after their initial effectiveness in the early months of WW1 they became more useful in a reconnaissance role as the static trench warfare on all fronts set in. After 1916 many of the hors...  read more

Code: 11540

WW1 German Second Model 'Sappenpanzer' Trench Armour

A rare & totally original complete set of WW1 German trench armour this being the second model coming into service not long after the introduction of the first model in 1916.
An iconic piece of WW1 trench equipment these second types were a slight improvement on the first model allowing better freedom of movement around the armpit area in a firing position. Upon close examination the ar...  read more

Code: 10307

WW1 German Messtin - 1918

A late WW1 model of German messtin this being one of the 'Ersatz' models in tin with green finish.
The tin or zinc coated messtins were produced up until the end of the war by some manufacturers who were still holding large stocks. Greatly replaced by the green enamel versions this would have been one of the last productions of its type.
This messtin is B initialled to the lid w...  read more

Code: 14678