WW2 Russian SSh40 Steel Combat Helmet

A scarce original example of the Russian SSh 40 helmet this being the 1940 pattern superseding the 1939 model.
In the typical wartime green of Russian manufacture it is complete with its three pad liner system & also the totally correct web chinstrap arrangement secured with rivet studs . Liner pads are of the distinctive oilcloth material with natural felt strips to the reverse. All pa...  read more

Code: 15581

WW1 British Trench Memoranda, Soldiers Prayer & 1st July Somme Message From Lieut-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston

Grouping of items relating to WW1 being Trench Memoranda for Company & Platoon Officers with points trench life, what to carry , trench routine etc. A pocket sized Soldiers Prayer from the Chaplain -General dated August 1914 & marked ' Slip Inside Your cap' . Finally a message congratulating all officers , NCOs & men of the VIII Army Corps who were involved on the 1st July 1916 attack on Beau...  read more

Code: 15646

WW1 German Luger Holster 1916

WW1 German Luger holster with Berlin manufacturer mark & date 1916 underneath front flap.
All original stitching with loading tool pouch intact & retaining brass closure stud. Faint German soldiers writing to rear. There is an English soldiers name written to underside of flap 'Ramsay' with his service number.  read more

Code: 15649

WW1 British ' Trench Orders' Manual By Gale & Polden

1916 edition training manual 'Trench Orders' on a wide range of trench related topics such as 'Procedure of taking over a trench , Care of arms & ammunition, Alertness, Latrines, Cooking , Rations , Rum etc etc.
Has a slip affixed inside front cover by issuers giving the origins of Trench Orders which , according to this , originated in the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers in November...  read more

Code: 15641

WW1 British Field Service Post Card 1918

An unfilled in example.  read more

Code: 15643

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Code: 15631

WW2 British Open Topped Tank Crew Holster 1943

Scarce open top holster for Tank crews with cartridge loops & dated 1943.
These holsters were wartime converted from the early issued drop holsters as per an order of 1942 at which point they were restamped with the new date of conversion by the maker here as ' D&M LTD 43'  read more

Code: 15633

WW1 German Breadbag

Early issue German breadbag as used in WW1 with brass dished buttons & army depot markings to underside of flap. Brown leather fittings. Underneath the faint army depot marking is the letter 'f' .  read more

Code: 15638

Rare WW1 British 'Gas Defence' Instructional Card March 1917

WW1 British soldiers instructional card entitled 'Gas Defence' with date of March 1917.
Covers both PH Helmet & Box Respirator as well as Anti Gas Goggles .  read more

Code: 15639

WW2 US M1911 Automatic Pistol Holster 1944

Brown leather marked to reverse 'BOYT44' for the year 1944. Brass securing stud intact , leather good.  read more

Code: 15624