WW1 British ' East Lancashire ' Trench Cap

A fine example of the late WW1 pattern of British soldiers field trench cap badged to the East Lancashire regiment.
In very good service worn condition this pattern of cap was widely seen in the late war period & due to its lightweight construction could be easily stowed away in the soldiers kit when not being worn.
Its black waterproof lining is intact with leather chinstrap & ...  read more

Code: 13880

WW2 German M39 Tornister Fur Backpack 1943

A very good example of the M39 German tornister fur backpack with all leatherwork intact , midwar studded fittings & 1943 date.
Manufacturer marked & dated 1943 to rear ( See images ).  read more

Code: 13884

WW2 German M35 Double Decal Luftwaffe Helmet With Cut Chinstrap

A recently surfaced double decal Luftwaffe helmet coming straight from an attic in Europe.
Helmet is a model 35 with second pattern eagle & tricolour shield to right side. Shell is finished in the classic blue of the Luftwaffe this having darkened slightly with age . All of the three liner pins retain their original blue colour & are totally undisturbed. Luftwaffe eagle shows some age to...  read more

Code: 13887

WW1 German Belt & Buckle of Prussia

A grey steel midwar onwards Imperial German belt & buckle with buckle having 'GOTT MIT UNS' face & crown of Prussia.
Belt leather is of typical rough side out leather with what appear to be soldiers details written to inside of leather.
Belt measures just under 87cm in length.  read more

Code: 13850

WW2 Marching Boots/ Jackboots

A foreign derivative of the German marching boots , quite likely Polish, but certainly used by German forces. A good original pair ideal for a mannequin .
These are the earlier tall version with most studs remaining to heel & sole . Some stiffness to leather & a couple of seam splits to rear.  read more

Code: 13851

WW1 British Active Service Bible 1915

With 1915 dated dedication inside front cover.  read more

Code: 13853

WW1 British Marching Compass 1910

A British made marching compass in leather case . Barker patent to rear with WD broad arrow & 1910 date.  read more

Code: 13857

WW2 British Home Front ' How To Protect Your Home, Your Business ,Your City

Wartime leaflet issued by the Ministry Of Home Security.  read more

Code: 13877

WW1 German ' Doppelfernrohrer ' In Correct 03 Case

A very nice set of the 'Doppelfernrohrer' Dienstglas '03 made by Emil Busch & complete with the correct '03 pattern carrying case.
Dienstglas nicely marked to each shoulder left side ' DF03 DF x6 Fach ' with maker details to right shoulder for Emil Busch , Rathenow. Original lens cover intact.
Carrying case has intact German instructions to inside of lid with Goerz, Berlin maker...  read more

Code: 13849

WW2 British Paratrooper Kneepads 1943

A rare pair of the issue kneepads for airborne troops of British forces . These were issued to paratroopers & members of the SOE for jumping & are seldom encountered today.
Matching pair with broad arrow & maker markings & date 1943.
Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 13852