WW1 French Chasseurs a Cheval Cavalry Kepi

An elegant high quality "Polo" form kepi ,as was of high fashion at the wars start . To the front is the number 7 in direct embroidered silver bullion wire,this unit being from Rouen . To the upper third of the kepi three bands of bullion braid indicate captain rank. Nicely age toned and service worn with some minor moth to the lower rear edge .A wonderful untouched highly displayable piece .  read more

Code: 15152

WW2 US Fixed Bales , Front Seam M1 Helmet With Medic Insignia

A fine example of the US M1 steel helmet .
The shell is a textbook Mccord made product with a lot number clearly stamped dating this shell to November /December of 1942 .The very square form of the bales are a Mccord feature and the flat sheet Bronze buckle also confirm a 1942 time frame . The shells paint is very much above average with much factory cork texture remaining . To the shel...  read more

Code: 15088

WW1 British 1908 Pattern Small Pack .

A complete small pack that looks never to have been blancoed . The stamps are there but a little hard to read . Condition is field used and grubby .  read more

Code: 15128

WW2 US M1 Helmet with Hawley liner .

Early WW2 issue American M1 helmet with front seam & fixed bales Made by Mcord , The heat stamp is of late 42 . Coming in conjunction with early Hawley liner.
This helmet is typical of those issued to American troops before they came to England & then subsequently on to Normandy for the D-Day landings.
The steel shell has all of its original cork mixed olive green wartime paint t...  read more

Code: 15122

WW1 French M1912/16 Ankle Boots - 1916

An exceptionally rare pair of the sought after standard issue WW1 French ankle boots these dating from around the 1916 period.
As with most WW1 French uniforms the pattern dates from before WW1 ( 1912 ) with improvements made to the design in 1916 following feedback from extensive wear & trench warfare. There are various markings now illegible due to wear & the original soles show the ma...  read more

Code: 15124

WW1 French ARS 17 Gas Mask Tin 1918

A good example of the carry tin that became universal issue towards the wars end . The tin itself has all the rare strapping still present & one spare eyepiece held in the scare card disk liner . The paint is an excellent true khaki Mustard . To the base of the can is a 1918 date that has been part exposed .  read more

Code: 15129

WW British ,1908 Pattern large Pack 1917

A good used 1917 dated '08 pattern large pack being unblancoed .
There is a clear 1917 date inside with signs of later naming . General service wear.  read more

Code: 15130

WW1 British 1902 Pattern Other Ranks Trousers .

A pair of the always hard to find 1902 pattern OR,s trousers .
These are slightly tapered as was very common & have seen extensive service and reissue . The seat has been expertly tailor replaced due to excessive wear. To the interior off white cotton liner is the Great war configured number over letter WD stamp . This pair would be excellent for mannequin display as cheaper than a per...  read more

Code: 15134

WW1 British RFC 'Air Packet' Map Set 1916

A stunning 1916 dated set of WW1 aviation maps in the configuration know as the Air packet . These were issued to individual flyers and consisted of multiple large scale maps , 46 in total . These are held in their original treated 1916 dated linen slip case . Many of us have had the pleasure of visiting many of these areas particularly in Belgium and France so to see so many famous places map...  read more

Code: 15087

WW1 French Infantry Trousers 1915

A very rare pair of French infantry soldier trousers dating from 1915 onwards when the yellow piping for infantry was authorised.
Infantry trousers are far harder to source than the more commonly seen Artillery trousers , these being applicable for wear by the 'Poilu' during all of the major French campaigns such as the The Marne , Verdun & Aisne to name just a few. Some minor moth nip...  read more

Code: 15083