Original & Rare D-Day Eisenhower ' June 6, 1944, Order Of The Day ' Printed Leaflet

These June 6, 1944, order of the day printed leaflets were issued by Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force General Dwight D. Eisenhower to Allied forces on the eve of D-Day, the first day of the invasion of Normandy. The message was intended to impress upon the troops the importance of their mission which Eisenhower called a "Great Crusade". Eisenhower had been drafting the order ...  read more

Code: 15451

WW2 British Bombay Bowler Of The Calcutta Light Horse

A rare surviving example of a British "Bombay Bowler" with insignia flash of the Calcutta Light Horse. .
These helmets were cheaper alternatives to the Wolseley helmet & were originally made in India. Distinctive with their flat tops , they were worn by British and Indian Army personnel in WW2 , particularly officers, who wore them in various colonies in Africa and the Far East...  read more

Code: 15458

WW1 British Brodie Welsh Guards Marked Steel Helmet

A fine example of a regimentally marked Mk1 Steel Helmet with insignia of the Welsh Guards painted to the front . Only a small handful of similar examples are known in collections and all show an off white rendition of this regiments proud leak device badge .In each case the insignia painting looks to have been very skilfully carried out (please see close up images ). Natural age patina is ver...  read more

Code: 15305

WW2 British Cigarettes Tin

Rare 'Cigarettes' ration tin , contents minus.  read more

Code: 15454

WW2 British Airborne Everest Carrier 1944

WW2 British Airborne "Everest Carrier" carrying frame dated 1944.
These were used by Airborne & Commando forces for carrying heavy equipment such as ammunition boxes etc & can be seen in period photographs being used on combat operations. These were often worn as backpack however could be used on the Airborne bicycle. Marked 'JBB 1944' & applicable to both the Normandy & Arnhem campaig...  read more

Code: 15456

WW1 German Bugle 1915

A complete Prussian (signal horn) bugle with clear date of 1915. This type would have seen field service from the wars start in August of 1914 .
The embossed Prussian eagle plaque is in a good strong high relief and shows signs of the original gilt wash to concave areas. Maker details to bottom lip.  read more

Code: 15459

WW1 German 'Baden' Ersatz Pickelhaube

A rare bringback ersatz pickelhaube of Baden with beautifully age tarnished brass fittings & original chinstrap & cockades.
This pickelhaube is of the pressed cork & felt ersatz issue seen at of the end of 1914 as a stopgap measure to supply the massively expanding German army. Totally untouched it may be observed that the golden Baden cockade is , officially speaking , on the wrong sid...  read more

Code: 14180

WW2 USMC Helmet With 1st Type Camouflage Cover .

A rare & exceptionally stunning helmet that shows clear signs of being together for a very long time . The helmet itself is a super swivel bale and typical of the later island hopping battles . The original factory paint is present with some staining etc . The cover has not been removed but lifting the flaps one can see that the cover and helmet show clear rust mirroring . The web straps have ...  read more

Code: 15243

WW1 French Medical Adrian Helmet In Mint Condition

A rare French M15 Adrian helmet for medical personnel in near mint condition & in a very large size.
Totally untouched , this helmet displays the distinctive medical insignia to front of Caduceus with the serpent of Epidaurus encircling the mirror of prudence . This is flanked by the letters 'RF' & surrounded by a laurel & oakleaves in its entirety. This insignia was adopted in August 1...  read more

Code: 15449

WW1 British Tank ( Splatter ) Mask With Remains Of Fitting Label

Probably the best 'named' example of the iconic WW1 British Tank Crew "Splatter " mask that I have ever had showing no wear & still with remains of its 'adjustment' instruction card still tied onto it with the original string. This label gave information on how to fit the tying tapes to your head correctly. The name 'POLLEY' has been written across the front of the leather facepiece lending it...  read more

Code: 15434