WEDNESDAY 6TH APRIL - Website News 3

We have been busy travelling around & buying all of the pictured new items for forthcoming updates...

Watch this space !

A collection of WW1 Imperial German militaria...coming soon !!  read more

Code: 12174

WW1 French Infantry Other Ranks Trousers (Marked To 133rd Infantry Regiment)

A very rare pair of the French M1897 Other Ranks Line Infantry trousers in excellent condition .This pattern of trouser was being worn by French infantry during the first actions of 1914 when war broke out & was only replaced in 1915 by the introduction of the Horizon Blue uniform.
Dated 1913 they have all of their correct & originally applied ' Equipmente Militaire' buttons to front fly...  read more

Code: 11975

WW1 British Officers Sam Browne Pistol Holster

To hold the .455 Webley revolver on the Sam Browne equipment set this private purchase holster has a tab with hook to stop it sliding down the belt when in wear.
I am unable to find any markings .
Condition overall good .  read more

Code: 11911

WW1 French Equipment Belt

WW1 French leather equipment belt marked to the 83rd Artillery Regiment.
French equipment changed from the prewar black to brown not long after the war started this being an example of a wartime manufacture with brass rivets & lacquered steel buckle. Artillery Regiment marking stamped in lozenge to interior of belt.  read more

Code: 11824

WW1 German M1909 Ammunition Pouch With Saxon Inf. Regimental & Corps Markings

An excellent example of the German M1909 fawn leather cartridge pouch with brass fittings. This is a prewar example bearing markings of the 179th Saxon Infantry Regiment ( Western Front throughout WW1 ) , XIX Army Corps & date 1910 .
Typical of the equipment still being worn by the German soldier in the early stages of WW1 this pouch has all of its stitching & rear belt loops intact wit...  read more

Code: 11743

WW1 US Souvenir 26th Div. Artillery Painted Ammunition Box

A WW1 US ammunition box with souvenir painted name & unit to side. This box was used by the soldier to keep his service related items in & relates to a 'JH Earls' of the 26th Div. Artillery .
Of green painted wooden construction with a partially remaining web handle to top there are heavy duty steel fittings with hinge functioning correctly.  read more

Code: 11653

WW1 US Cartridge Belt

WW1 US cartridge belt as used by troops armed with the rifle . These were also used by USMC troops after WW1 & also by some US troops in WW2 as has been evidenced by one period photograph in particular of German troops carrying captured American equipment after a battle. Marked to brass ends with patent dates & in good condition.  read more

Code: 11667

WW1 British '08 Waistbelt ( Formerly Badge Mounted )

A 1908 pattern webbing belt that at one time was mounted with various badges & insignia.
 read more

Code: 11536

WW1 US Hand Grenade Combat Assault Vest 1918

Excellent condition US First world war grenade vest issued for the carrying of hand grenades by American troops & also , amongst others, those serving in the Marine Corps in the second world war.
May 1918 dated to rear with maker ink stamp.  read more

Code: 11511

Rare WW1 French M1867 Other Ranks Trousers ( With Early Button Tabs To Pockets )

A seldom encountered pair of the French M1867 red Other Ranks trousers as were being worn at the 1914 outbreak of WW1 by the French infantryman.
As with most French army items in the 1914 period these were first introduced in 1867 with slight modifications in the proceeding years. This pattern are identified as the early M1867 model by the presence of buttoning closure tabs to the insi...  read more

Code: 11409