WW1 British '08 Webbing Frog With Helve Strap 1915

WW1 British unblancoed '08 pattern webbing frog with helve strap & ink markings to reverse 'MECo 1915' .  read more

Code: 15447

WW1 French 108th Infantry Regiment Officers Kepi & FootLocker

A WW1 French Colonels kepi of the 108th Infantry regiment.
This early prewar kepi is typical of those still being worn in 1914 during the opening stages of WW1. Of high quality private purchase with red woollen body & early style Hungarian knot to top for officer rank. Four gold braids signify this commanders rank of Colonel. Interior has leather sweatband perforated for ventilation , a...  read more

Code: 15457

WW2 British Thick Textured Camouflage MkII Steel Helmet 1939

A very striking untouched British 'Tommy' combat helmet this being a MkII steel helmet that has received a thick granulated camouflage paint to its exterior & underside.
These left the factory in a much smoother khaki paint finish & were often overpainted around 1940 & onwards with a thicker non reflective paint for reasons of camouflage as is the case here. Totally untouched the liner ...  read more

Code: 15452

WW2 British Wirecutters In '37 Pattern Pouch

Pair of British army wirecutters dated 1940 in '37 pattern webbing case marked 'PSS 1945' .  read more

Code: 15453

Original & Rare D-Day Eisenhower ' June 6, 1944, Order Of The Day ' Printed Leaflet

These June 6, 1944, order of the day printed leaflets were issued by Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force General Dwight D. Eisenhower to Allied forces on the eve of D-Day, the first day of the invasion of Normandy. The message was intended to impress upon the troops the importance of their mission which Eisenhower called a "Great Crusade". Eisenhower had been drafting the order ...  read more

Code: 15451

WW2 British Bombay Bowler Of The Calcutta Light Horse

A rare surviving example of a British "Bombay Bowler" with insignia flash of the Calcutta Light Horse. .
These helmets were cheaper alternatives to the Wolseley helmet & were originally made in India. Distinctive with their flat tops , they were worn by British and Indian Army personnel in WW2 , particularly officers, who wore them in various colonies in Africa and the Far East...  read more

Code: 15458

WW1 British Brodie Welsh Guards Marked Steel Helmet

A fine example of a regimentally marked Mk1 Steel Helmet with insignia of the Welsh Guards painted to the front . Only a small handful of similar examples are known in collections and all show an off white rendition of this regiments proud leak device badge .In each case the insignia painting looks to have been very skilfully carried out (please see close up images ). Natural age patina is ver...  read more

Code: 15305

WW2 British Cigarettes Tin

Rare 'Cigarettes' ration tin , contents minus.  read more

Code: 15454

WW2 British Airborne Everest Carrier 1944

WW2 British Airborne "Everest Carrier" carrying frame dated 1944.
These were used by Airborne & Commando forces for carrying heavy equipment such as ammunition boxes etc & can be seen in period photographs being used on combat operations. These were often worn as backpack however could be used on the Airborne bicycle. Marked 'JBB 1944' & applicable to both the Normandy & Arnhem campaig...  read more

Code: 15456

WW1 German Bugle 1915

A complete Prussian (signal horn) bugle with clear date of 1915. This type would have seen field service from the wars start in August of 1914 .
The embossed Prussian eagle plaque is in a good strong high relief and shows signs of the original gilt wash to concave areas. Maker details to bottom lip.  read more

Code: 15459