WW1 British Sam Browne Belt & Strap 1917

British Officer Sam Browne belt dated 1917 & maker marked to the firm Pulley & Powell.
There is a shoulder strap fitted , different than the standard type however left as found.  read more

Code: 6299

WW1 US GI Doughboy Painted German 'Mimickry' Camouflage Helmet

WW1 German M16 helmet in a very striking four colour camouflage scheme typical of those painted by US soldiers in the immediate postwar period to be kept as souvenirs.
The colours are very typical with the camouflage pattern closely mimicking those worn by German troops encountered by the 'Doughboy' in the latter WW1 period. To the front of the helmet appears to have been some sort of pa...  read more

Code: 14296

WW1 French 'Mouchoirs D'Instruction Militaire' No.2 ( M1874 Rifle )

Interesting pre WW1 barrack block instructional hankerchief for the French soldier on the Model 1874 Rifle.
These were made for the soldiers in a whole series of various soldiering subjects & can make quite a collection in their own right. This is No.2 of the set & although they surface from time to time there were many others which I have never even seen ! There are detailed drawings d...  read more

Code: 12873

WW1 German Iron Cross Second Class

Iron Cross second class with original ribbon & '800' marked.  read more

Code: 14268

WW1 British Largepack 1915 - Officer Of The Royal Scots

WW1 British 1915 dated '08 pattern largepack with initials to front 'J.W.S.W RS ' these being the initials of an officer in the Royal Scots.
Pack marked 'MW&S' for the Mills , Wright & Sons .

Cursory research point towards this being JW Withinshaw commissioned 18th July 1916 to the 10th Cyclist Battalion Territorials. Seconded ( Transferred 10th December 1917) .  read more

Code: 14254

WW1 German Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Of Prussia

A very good example of the Ersatz felt pickelhaube of Prussia with original chinstrap & liner.
Manufactured in the latter period of 1914 this model of pickelhaube was simplified to an Ersatz form in felt quite often omitting the brass front visor trim & rear spine. Retaining its original brass fittings both cockades are original to the helmet along with the brass buckled chinstrap stil...  read more

Code: 14210

WW1 German Prussian Garde Officer Pickelhaube With Capture Provenance

WW1 German infantry officers pickelhaube of the Prussian Garde souvenired by a British sergeant of the Machine Gun Corps with various capture paperwork from the family who sold it on privately some years ago.
Helmet shows signs of heavy wear but with crisp detailing remaining to its front plate & a very commensurate age patina with some loss of finish in places. The enamel 'Garde' badge...  read more

Code: 14188

WW1 British Princess Mary Tin , Cigarettes & Tobacco

WW1 British Princess Mary tin with partial contents , cigarette packet not complete . Two loose cigarettes marked with the royal princesses monogram.  read more

Code: 14170

WW1 British Princess Mary Tin

Princess Mary tin in out of the drawer uncleaned condition.  read more

Code: 14169

WW1 British Pocket Map - Lens II ( Arras , Bapaume Etc ) 1916

Second edition WW1 pocket map of France 'Lens' area dated 1916.
Areas of note include Arras , Bapaume & Lens amongst others.  read more

Code: 14171