WW1 German '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
WW1 German Circular Swirl Camouflage M17 Helmet
A fantastic circular swirl pattern German camouflage helmet complete with original chinstrap & soldiers name to metal liner band.
This helmet has a classic ad hoc camouflage scheme to its exterior in thick dark green & brown circles with black border lines. Painted over its factory green paint the camouflage effect is still effective & colours still distinctive. Natural age can be seen ... read more
WW1 US M17 Helmet Refurbished In Europe & With Thick Textured Camouflage Finish
A WW1 US M17 helmet that has been refurbished in Europe by the USQC & reissued to American troops in the field.
Interesting that this helmet has had two owners & that the helmet at some point needed refurbishment most likely as a result of damage received during combat. Ths marking of the USQC ( United States Quartermasters Corps ) can be seen to underside of liner & with green felt us... read more
295.00 GBP
WW1 British '08 Webbing Frog With Helve Strap 1915
WW1 British unblancoed '08 pattern webbing frog with helve strap & ink markings to reverse 'MECo 1915' . read more
140.00 GBP
WW1 French 108th Infantry Regiment Officers Kepi & FootLocker
A WW1 French Colonels kepi of the 108th Infantry regiment.
This early prewar kepi is typical of those still being worn in 1914 during the opening stages of WW1. Of high quality private purchase with red woollen body & early style Hungarian knot to top for officer rank. Four gold braids signify this commanders rank of Colonel. Interior has leather sweatband perforated for ventilation , a... read more
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
1550.00 GBP
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
275.00 GBP
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
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
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