WW1 British Wirecutters & Webbing Pouch 1917
WW1 British wirecutters & webbing case having 'MECo1917' marking with broad arrow & wirecutters marked 'Chaterlea Ltd' with 1918 date. Still with securement string to prevent loss when used in the night. read more
275.00 GBP
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
1100.00 GBP
WW1 French 74th Infantry Regiment , Battalion Commanders Kepi & Cover
A stunning high quality private purchase French officers Kepi of the 74th Infantry Regiment with four braids for rank of major.
In the early 'Foulard' or 'Saumur' shape this style originated from the late 1880s but was still being worn by older officers as part of the service uniform when France went to war in August 1914. In fine quality red wool cloth the body of the cap is adorned wi... read more
WW1 1917 British Trench Box Periscope No.9 MKII
A very good clean example of the wooden box periscope, retaining original paper label and original green painted finish. Folds in half when being stored & carried in its hessian bag. Glass intact. Complete with carry strap for bag. read more
WW1 British Tank Crews 'Splatter' Mask
I am pleased to be able to offer this totally 100% original example of a WW1 British tank/splatter mask complete with its original fastening tapes which have never been off.
These iconic chainmail masks were issued to British tank crewmen in WW1 to protect against splinters & bullet splash which were an ever present hazard within the confines of Britains early tanks.
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WW1 German M16 Steel Helmet With Original Chinstrap
Untouched WW1 German M16 steel combat helmet complete with original brown leather chinstrap.
Factory finished in the not often seen early apple green paint it has a similarly high quality finish to it interior. Underside of rim marked 'G62' for the firm 'Gebruder Gnichtel' The M16 leather liner system is in very good condition with pad holders still containing their cushions.
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WW1 German Medics Waterbottle 1915
A WW1 1915 dated German medics large capacity waterbottle complete with cup & carrying strap.
Always a popular item of German medical field equipment these are hard to come by. Cup marked with maker & desirable '15 date , the cork bottle stop is intact . Leatherwork good , the thick felt cover has some moth . read more
WW1 British Brodie Helmet
A super untouched example of the WW1 Brodie steel helmet with liner & leather chinstrap.
Exterior of shell has its totally original matt khaki finish achieved by mixing heavily granulated sand into the paint. Trench wear is evident throughout with this finish worn off in places. The original factory paint colour extends to the inside of the helmet.
The interior liner still has i... read more
WW1 French Ankle Boots 1916/17
An exceptionally rare pair of the sought after standard issue WW1 French ankle boots these dating from around the 1916/17 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 some very faint markings now illegible due to wear & the original soles ... read more
350.00 GBP
WW1 German 'Sappenpanzer' Trench Armour
A rare & totally original complete set of WW1 German trench armour this being the second model coming into service not long after the introduction of the first model in 1916.
An iconic piece of WW1 trench equipment these second types were a slight improvement on the first model allowing better freedom of movement around the armpit area in a firing position. Upon close examination the ar... read more