WW1 German Gas Mask Named 'Busch' Complete With Original Carrying Straps & Schnappdeckel Smoke/Arsenic Filter

One of the best examples of the WW1 German gas mask we have had for a while this the Model 17 with ' spider' reinforcement to eyepieces & also the rare additional 'Schnappdeckel ' smoke /arsenic filter clipped onto the bottom. These were introduced in May 1918 however not many seem to have survived.
Upon the lid of the carrying tin can be seen the remains of unit markings with oil impr...  read more

Code: 15544

WW1 German M17 Stick Grenade 1917 ( Matching Head & Handle )

*** This item is inert /free from explosive ***
A textbook example of the WW1 German M17 stick grenade with matching maker to head & handle of 'CWN' with date 1917.
Complete with integral belt hook to head this retains a very high proportion of its original green factory paint . Just about still visible is the now faint German stencilling translating to ' Before Use, Insert Deton...  read more

Code: 15548

WW1 German One Piece Ersatz Pickelhaube Of Prussia In Tin

A WW1 German Ersatz pickelhaube of Prussia in rare one piece pressed tin configuration with brass front plate & fitted spike .
Many variations of the Ersatz pickelhaube can be encountered this being the so called 'one piece' version with spike mount integral to the rest of the helmet. Both national & state cockades are present & in good order with chinstrap having brass buckles correct f...  read more

Code: 15543

WW1 British '02 Pattern Service Tunic - Border Regiment With Identified Wearer

A WW1 British four pocket service tunic of the wartime 1902 pattern in very good condition with 'Borders' shoulder titles to each shoulder. Serial numbered to interior initial research has discovered that this relates to 'Joseph MILLER' of the 2/4th Border regiment.
This is a tunic that has clearly seen WW1 service & is presented as found with its period placed blue embroidered overseas...  read more

Code: 15511

WW1 German Gummi Mask & Canister with Original Carrying & Short Strap 1916

A scarce time capsule set of the mid war Gummi mask and filter housed in its correct tin with all strapping and card instruction disk .
The mask is still good just some minor stiffness to fabric however no damage . Filter is an S-11-11 example & dated 21/10/16. The canister has excellent green factory paint with no rust whatsoever. The carry tin has much of the factory paint in place an...  read more

Code: 15492

WW1 British 'Dayfield Body Shield' Armour

A very good set of WW1 privately purchased ‘Dayfield Body Shield’ Armour.
These small breast defences were produced for private sale by The Whitfield Manufacturing Company of London, at 21/- for the single model and 52/6 for the double as I have here.
Sewn inside their khaki drill covering were four steel panels (front and ack) joined by flexible strips, and they were sold as 'abs...  read more

Code: 15022

WW1 British '14 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier & Rare WW1 MkVI Water Bottle

An almost impossible component of the 1914 pattern leather equipment to source this a rare untouched early MkVI water bottle within its '14 pattern leather carrier. This is a textbook example of how an early WW1 waterbottle set would have been issued to the British soldier.
There is always much discussion regarding the true format of a correct WW1 issue waterbottle however there are seve...  read more

Code: 14877

WW1 British /Commonwealth1908 Pattern Waistbelt

An unblancoed 1908 pattern waistbelt with all of its brass fittings intact.
Untouched & uncleaned since WW1 the outer brass buckles have darkened with age & the faint ink markings to its underside are now no longer legible.
A super time capsule of a piece this belt turned up at a flea market in Northern France a few years ago & is no doubt a veteran of the Great War .  read more

Code: 8567

***Rare*** WW1 French Brow Plate For The M15 Adrian Helmet

An exceptionally rare example of the brow plate designed for use with the M15 Adrian helmet this being the French equivalent to the German 'Stirnpanzer'. Of note is the battle damage to the plate in the form of a hole to the front caused by a high velocity projectile of some sort & blast damage to a small part of its bottom edge.
These were fitted to the front of the Adrian helmet by m...  read more

Code: 14811

WW1 British '08 Pattern Webbing Largepack 1918

A good service used 1918 dated example for your webbing 1908 equipment set .
Complete with all buckles & tabs two or three holes in places & some fraying typical of a used example .  read more

Code: 10797