WW1 Canadian Cold Weather Hat 1918

A late WW1 Canadian item of issue cold weather gear this is the cap that came with ear flaps which could be pulled down over the ears.
This excellent condition example still has its clothing label stitched to the interior giving date of May 1918 & the manufacturer as 'Gauss-Langenburg Hat Co' . Interior of cao & underside of flaps have a mixed wool lining for warmth . The...  read more

Code: 10653

WW1 French Private Purchase Pistol Holster

An early private purchase French pistol holster for the Officers Sam Brown belt equipment set .
Most likely to be for a revolver such as the French Model 1873/74 . The thick ridging to the mouth of the holster is very typical of French holsters of the period.  read more

Code: 10656

WW1 US Colt .45 Pistol Holster , 1917 Dated

A WW1 US brown leather pistol holster for the Colt .45 pistol with 1917 date to rear.
Having seen a good deal of service use the date of 1917 is discernible however the other markings are present but mostly worn away . Brass stud closure & brass belt hanging hook both intact.  read more

Code: 10482

WW1 Austro Hungarian Entrenching Tool With Battle Damage

WW1 entrenching tool of Austro-Hungarian troops with blast damage to head.
Austria-Hungary was formed in 1867 & was dissolved following its defeat in the First World War. An ally of Germany, it conscripted 7.8 million soldiers during WW1 & fought on the Serbian Front 1914-16, Russian Front 1914-17 , Italian Front 1915-18 & the Rumanian Front 1916-17.

 read more

Code: 10344

WW1 British Officers Brown Leather Orilux Torch Case

A brown leather case for the British officers Orilux torch.
All straps & studs complete & in very good condition.  read more

Code: 10016

WW1 US M17 Breeches

A very good condition pair of the Model 1917 US breeches with US Army marked buttons to waistband.
An approx 28-29 in waist with 60cm inside leg bearing in mind they are short as they were worn inside high leg boots.
There are a small number of holes to be seen in places upon close inspection.  read more

Code: 9859

WW1 German Maxim Machine Gun Ammunition Box

WW1 German ammunition box for the Maxim machine gun belted ammunition .
Flip top lid with name 'NAGEL' to underside of lid.
Uncleaned & as found.  read more

Code: 9736

French 1919 Pattern Infantry Staff Officer Kepi

A good example of the French 1919 pattern of officer Kepi with insignia to front that would denote his attachment to an infantry staff.
The hungarian knot to the top of the Kepi is typically ornate & of the distinct elongated pattern used on the 1919 model & differing from the smaller rounded knot of the pre WW1 patterns.
With flaming grenade infantry chinstrap but...  read more

Code: 9561

The Helmets Of France In WW1

A collection of French Adrian helmets in stock as well as a magnificent French M1872/1874 Dragoon helmet as worn August 1914 ....

Please enquire if you have any specific request re these .  read more

Code: 9577

WW1 Welsh Soldiers Souvenir Badges & Buttons Period Mounted On Woodbine Cigarette Packaging Card

A wonderful little crudely put together souvenir grouping of WW1 insignia all individually mounted onto a 'Wild Woodbine Cigarettes Packet of 5 ' advertising card of the period . I believe this card would have been displayed where cigarettes were sold to advertise the famous Woodbine brand of the period . Very crudely fixed to the card with the use of now very old matchstick stub...  read more

Code: 9516