WW1 British '08 Pattern Waterbottle

1908 pattern waterbottle with early fastening to web
cradle .
The thick ';ginger' felted cover is of the correct type of 'shoddy' cloth this being a cheap cloth made from wool which is chopped & then compressed into a felt type material. Bottle is of blue enamel . The webbing cradle shows faint green blanco. Maker MW & S broad arrow marking & faint date to reverse of one side & ...  read more

Code: 11961

Pre WW1 French Gendarmerie Kepi

Interesting French Kepi from the late 1800s to a member of the Gendarmerie ( Military Police ).
This style predates that of the Foulard with a higher profile at its rear section. In the classic dark blue wool of these troops with white flaming grenade of the Gendarmes its interior is black leatherette lined.
A rare piece that has moth however an interesting & historical piece of...  read more

Code: 14041

WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet - German Spring Offensive 1918

A WW1 German M17 steel helmet with three colour block camouflage scheme & manufacturer stamps to pad holders.
Typical of the ad hoc camouflage schemes that can be encountered & most likely worn during the German Spring Offensive of 1918 this piece has had the three colours of forest green , black & brown painted in blocks with jagged black dividing lines around each to break up the colo...  read more

Code: 13751

French Chasseur A' Cheval ( Cavalry ) NCOs Kepi

An early private purchase kepi for an NCO of the 15th Chasseurs A' Cheval ( French Cavalry).
Originating from the latter part of the 1800s it has light blue band & red body with gilt chinstrap & plain buttons for sergeant rank . The red regimental numbers '19' are totally original to the piece . Interior is of fine quality red faux silk with tailor name 'Houber' to crown. A thin leather...  read more

Code: 14014

WW1 British '08 Pattern Smallpack

Traces of green blanco , divider present & all buckles & tabs present.  read more

Code: 14023

The National Fire Service Drill Book - June 1943 Edition

1943 edition with ink mark t front ' Sold By No.36 FF Area T.S' .  read more

Code: 14032

Fire Precautions In War Time - August 1939

Public Information Leaflet No.5 on Fire Precautions.
As the threat of Air Attack became greater these leaflets were published to answer concerns of the civilian population.  read more

Code: 14006

WW1 British '08/'14 Pattern Largepack 1915

This is an unblancoed largepack known as the Pattern 1908/Pattern 1914 Convertible Pack with no lower chapes or tongued buckles of the true 1914 pattern packs. So in simple terms it was converted into an '08 pack to be used with the '08 pattern webbing equipment which most troops were eventually equipped with. Broad arrow marked & dated 1915 it is made by MW&S Ltd .  read more

Code: 13995

WW2 British RAMC Coloured Forage Cap

A fine coloured forage cap of the Royal Army Medical Corps with brass RAMC cap badge .
Coloured forage caps were popular during the 1930s/WW2 period & were privately purchased by soldiers to enhance their smart appearance. This cap has the correct colours of the Medical Corps with magenta wool top & black skirt. The skirt points are stitched in place so this was never intended to be fold...  read more

Code: 14000

WW1 British Open Topped Holster With Cleaning Rod 1915

A 1915 dated brown leather open topped holster coming complete with its WD broad arrow marked original brass cleaning rod .
As worn with pistol order by tank crew, machine gunners etc the 1915 date is clearly visible to end of the securing strap. Rear belt loop has at one time been repositioned by its wearer this is very old & I believe was done in wartime according to preference of the ...  read more

Code: 10792