WW2 British Paratrooper Helmet ( HSAT) Mk2 Model 1943

A rare textbook camouflage scrim netted 1944 dated example of the Mk2 British paratrooper helmet this piece being one of the first issued with the ' Third model' webbing chinstrap system.
Helmet has its original wartime factory paint to shell with this showing heavy wear to exterior. Webbing straps show the wartime stitch configuration which is explained in the superb reference by Olive...  read more

Code: 15496

WW2 Japanese Navy Type 90 Steel Combat Helmet

Rare textbook Japanese Navy Type 90 steel combat helmet.
The bitter rivalry between the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy meant even in terms of procurement of what is basically the same helmet there are distinct differences ! The Navy as here only employed the larger of the two available helmet sizes . Paint and liners differed in small detail . This late war Navy version shows to the f...  read more

Code: 15497

WW2 British '37 Pattern Battledress Trousers

A textbook pair of '37 pattern battledress trousers complete with top buttoned belt loops & brass buttoned ankle tabs .
A pair that do not appear to have seen much wear at all all original buttons are still present to belt loops , front fly & ankle tabs. Field dressing pocket present , this open to take a dressing .
An approximate size 30in waist , 31.5 inside leg ( Measured with ...  read more

Code: 15488

WW2 British Military Police SD Cap 1943

A 1943 dated British Army service dress cap as worn by troops of the Corps Military Police .
Iconic with its red cover giving them the familiar nick name of the 'Redcaps' this piece has brass CMP cap badge with 'Compton & Webb' maker mark & 1943 date to underside. The N coded inspectors stamp is faintly visible also.
Light service use , chinstrap intact.  read more

Code: 15498

WW2 British Chief Wardens Helmet 1939

A classic Home Front helmet being a senior Air Raid Wardens helmet with double black stripe on white signifying the rank of Chief Warden.
A helmet that has certainly seen service during & after the Air Raids it shows heavy wear with scuffing & chips to the paint. Having started life as a MkII khaki painted helmet it was overpainted in accordance with the marking schemes of Britains ci...  read more

Code: 15493

British Officers '37 Pattern Webbing Equipment Set - All Wartime dates

A set of British '37 pattern officers webbing with all wartime dates.
All in matching blanco & an original kept together set as worn by the officer, comprised of the following :

1. Waistbelt
2. Pr shoulder braces MEC)1941/43
4. Pr Brace Attachments
5. Pistol Holster MECO 1943
6. Ammunition Pouch
7. Binocular Pouch
8. Officers ...  read more

Code: 14496

WW1 German M16 Steel Helmet

A very good early M16 steel helmet complete with all of its cushions still present within each cushion holder.
A large proportion of its factory green paint remains to exterior of the 'Si62' marked shell ( Silesia ) with both chinstrap lugs & buckles still present. Leather liner band is of early good quality wih one row of stitches to upper edge. All three liner pins are undisturbed .  read more

Code: 15425

WW2 British Airborne Denison Smock 1945

An untouched example of a WW2 Denison smock . This example has a good John Gordon 1945 label . Used with clear signs of removed wings . There is some general wear & tear such as to the cuffs from service use. Original half zip intact & fully functional.
The colours remain good making this a good display example  read more

Code: 15267

WW2 British 'Gas Identification' Service Helmet

Originally starting life as a Wardens helmet this was later overpainted in mustard yellow with a black diamond to front .
Dated 1939 to liner cradle.  read more

Code: 15026

WW1 French Artillery Gunners M15 Adrian Helmet

A totally untouched WW1 French Artillery Gunners Adrian helmet of the 1915 model with earlier light blue paint finish hand overpainted in the darker blue as per the 1916 order to darken the finish for camouflage reasons.
A helmet that has clearly been worn in the trenches of the Great War ithas evident heavy wear with some small dents to right side of the shell & a small hit to one side...  read more

Code: 15432