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Chris Sadler  read more

Code: 15077

WW2 US Airborne Parachutist Helmet With Westinghouse Paratrooper Liner

A textbook U.S. Airborne helmet with Westinghouse Paratrooper Liner .
The early Westinghouse liner is fitted with a green cotton web suspension, leather sweatband and "A" yokes with canvas chin cup. Liner washers are in green painted steel used from June 1943 to June 1944. Chin cup buckles are of cast iron alloy painted green these used from September 1943 until the end of the war when t...  read more

Code: 15067

WW1 German 15th Infantry Regiment Pickelhaube Cover

Rare prewar picklehaube helmet cover from Infantry Regiment 15 .
As worn by German troops in the early battles of 1914 the prewar pattern of red numbers were soon changed to green later that year . Consisting of early three coloured construction this cover is complete with all of its correct flattened hooks & leather lined spike cover to top.
Rare regiment to find.  read more

Code: 15057

WW1 Royal Flying Corps Leather Flying Coat

Late war pattern of RFC coat these made slightly shorter than the earlier issues.
Stil incorporating the map pocket to chest with snap fastened buttons to lower pockets & button up collar arrangement for flying duties. Overall a good well used coat with some small nicks to the leather in places , grubby marks etc all indicative of active service. Interior lining is complete & with owner ...  read more

Code: 15070

WW1 British '14 Pattern Shoulder Brace

A brown leather '14 pattern shoulder brace measuring just under 110cm in length so slightly shortened.
Leather still strong & will take the weight of relevant equipment.  read more

Code: 14896

WW2 British RAF Mae West Life Preserver

A mid to late war Mae West Life preserver complete with Air Ministry label , all grab handles , straps & pockets.
Working 'DOT' zip for bladder ( Not present ) .  read more

Code: 15065

WW1 German '1914' KIA Soldiers Framed Picture

Ornately wooden & glass framed photograph of a Prussian soldier , most likely KIA, wearing what appears to be a tin ersatz pickelhaube & with NCO rank insignia to collar.
This form of wooden frame is known as 'Black Forest' or 'Trampwork' often made by families from old cigar & other boxes. Measures just under 18 inches high.
We are happy to ship this item however at buyers o...  read more

Code: 15058

WW1 German Cutdown Cartridge Bandolier

A cutdown piece of the blue canvas WW1 German cartridge bandolier . Still good for a display part & rare item of equipment to find even if not complete.  read more

Code: 15060

WW2 US Fixed Bales , Front Seam M1 Helmet With Hawley Liner

A rare example of a totally 'always been together' early production M1 helmet with front seam/fixed bales & Hawley Fibre Liner this the first American helmet liner produced for use with the M1 helmet.
Helmet shell has raised bar brass buckle that has blackened with age & early lot number to steel of 71A which dates to 1941. Several changes were made to the Hawley liner the first being i...  read more

Code: 15068

WW1 French M1893 Pack 1917

French Field Pack of the standard WW1 M1893 model as used by the French soldier in the trenches of WW1.
In good condition it is constructed of light canvas with brown leather edging. The rear swivel carry straps are both intact & in good order to the rear. The inspection stamp to underside of flap is faint but appears to be 1917.
WW1 examples of these packs are very hard to find ...  read more

Code: 15056