WW1 Prussian Infantry Regiment 13 (J.R.13) Mans Feldmutze

A totally untouched time capsule bring back piece . Well unit marked to the 13th infantry regiment “Herwarth von Bittenfeld” infantry regiment (1 st Westphalian) No. 13. The 13th fought the French early in the war and this has all the hallmarks of a "Poilus" bring back .Condition shows some moth from prolonged storage.  read more

Code: 15156

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: 15157

WW2 British Label Intact 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers

A very good pair of the standard 40 pattern BD trousers with an intact label dated 1945 . As a size 7 these have good length and would suit a modern tall slim mannequin . The fabrics condition is well above average with good colour and wool nap with some minor moth nips to the reverse face.  read more

Code: 15159

WW2 Japanese Army Water bottle set .

A complete and hard to find early version of the Japanese Army water bottle used throughout WW2. This is the first type in this bottle size format having the leather strap to the stopper . There is a "kanji" painted soldiers ID marked to the bottles outer face . An above average example with a very high percentage of the factory paint . straps show service toning . Leather is supple .  read more

Code: 15149

WW1 French Army Waterbottle & Cup

WW1 French water bottle of the 2 litre capacity these being standard issue to infantry troops.
Still with original horizon blue cover , buckled carrying strap still supple comes with original WW1 period drinking cup. some small areas of moth but above average .  read more

Code: 15150

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