WW1 French M1884 Infantry Kepi with M1902/12 cover
A typical Junior NCO,s high quality issued example of the M1884 infantry kepi .
Numbered to the 143rd infantry of the line a unit based in Castelnaudry-Carcassonne. The set comes with its dark blue kepi field cover and both are in a large size . This kepi is in very much above average condition and has suffered little with moth . The leather work is good and supple and the cover still r... read more
WW1 French Early War Belt Equipment Set.
A very hard set to complete being the black rough out leather equipment of the early war phase starting in August of 1914 . The rare M1845 belt has its original Brass plate buckle and is strong and supple . There are twin front 1886 ammo pouches and a matching rear M1905 pouch + an excellent M1888 Bayonet frog . All items are in good strong condition , read more
WW1 French M1892 "Musette" Equipment Bag
A classic early version of the standard issue "Musette" bag the pre and very early war clay reddish shade of strong linen canvas . There is a stamp that looks to start with a 19th century date and both twin 'Equipements Militaire' buttons . read more
WW1 French M1913 Pattern Early War Gaiters .
The standard gaiters as worn by the infantry and others at the wars outset . This matched pair are in excellent supple condition . read more
WW1 French M1877 Other Ranks Early War Greatcoat.
The textbook "Capote" greatcoat as worn by the French infantry and many other branches from the very outset of the Great war in August of 1914 . To the collar are twin regimental number patches of the 143 infantry of the line regiment from castlenaudry-Carcasonne ( PLEASE SEE MATCHING KEPI 15209 ) The iron blue grey wool is good throughout having the matching and so often absent rolled ... read more
WW1 British 1908 Pattern Waterbottle Set 1918
The correct front closing typical wartime 1908 pattern water bottle set with a clear 1918 date .
Condition is good and untouched with no faults . Some light pea green blanco residue and verdigris patina . read more
WW2 British BEF Period 1940 Dated Toothbrush
Just as would have been carried by the BEF at Dunkirk.
A super unused 1940 dated issue toothbrush . Every day objects such as these are now among some of the very hardest pieces to find and make for superb display objects . Condition is very good with a deep bright patina to the piece . read more
WW1 British 1908 Pattern Pair of Pack Straps 1915
A very good pair in lightly used condition in there original colour . Both are well stamped with one having a nice early date of 1915 . All brass in toned with one of the pair having a N with broad arrow die stamp to the tip . read more
WW2 Canadian Anti Gas Wallet 1942
A very good example of the rare Anti gas wallet that would hold the soldiers AB64 and other documents . Stored and never issued the fabric is still supple and not at all brittle with very clear issue stamps and dates.
Marked 'TOWER1942'. read more
125.00 GBP