WW1 German Ersatz ' Filzhelme' (Felt Pickelhaube ) Of Prussia From Dragoon Regiment 14

I am very pleased to be able to offer a fabulous recently acquired ersatz felt pickelhaube with name tag to an 'Ersatz' Squadron of ' Kurm Drag. Regt Nr.14' ( Kurmarkisches Drag. Regt 14 ) . Although cavalry troops received their own Dragoon helmets these were still in short supply & so most only received the standard ersatz infantry issues such as seen here.
Ersatz felt pickelhaubes wer...  read more

Code: 14674

WW1 French 74th Infantry Regiment , Battalion Commanders Kepi & Cover

A stunning high quality private purchase French officers Kepi of the 74th Infantry Regiment with four braids for rank of major.
In the early 'Foulard' or 'Saumur' shape this style originated from the late 1880s but was still being worn by older officers as part of the service uniform when France went to war in August 1914. In fine quality red wool cloth the body of the cap is adorned wi...  read more

Code: 15602

WW1 1917 British Trench Box Periscope No.9 MKII

A very good clean example of the wooden box periscope, retaining original paper label and original green painted finish. Folds in half when being stored & carried in its hessian bag. Glass intact. Complete with carry strap for bag.  read more

Code: 15603

WW1 French M15 Adrian Helmet

A particularly stunning early example of the French M15 Adrian helmet with light blue paint , one piece black leather liner & intact chinstrap.
This helmet epitomises the French soldier of 1915 being in its very earliest format & with 99% of its original factory paint still intact. Liner shows hardly any wear at all.  read more

Code: 15605

WW1 British Tank Crews 'Splatter' Mask

I am pleased to be able to offer this totally 100% original example of a WW1 British tank/splatter mask complete with its original fastening tapes which have never been off.
These iconic chainmail masks were issued to British tank crewmen in WW1 to protect against splinters & bullet splash which were an ever present hazard within the confines of Britains early tanks.
Available a...  read more

Code: 15598

WW1 French Infantry M15 Adrian Helmet - Early Issue

An early 1915 issue French Adrian helmet in light blue paint with first model one piece liner.
This helmet is in the earliest configuration of issue , from 1916 onwards the colour was darkened & the liners of multi piece construction to save letter. To the front is the M15 model of flaming grenade insignia as worn by Infantry troops & also personnel of motorised machine gun units, cycli...  read more

Code: 15596

WW1 German M16 Steel Helmet With Original Chinstrap

Untouched WW1 German M16 steel combat helmet complete with original brown leather chinstrap.
Factory finished in the not often seen early apple green paint it has a similarly high quality finish to it interior. Underside of rim marked 'G62' for the firm 'Gebruder Gnichtel' The M16 leather liner system is in very good condition with pad holders still containing their cushions.
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Code: 15586

WW1 German Medics Waterbottle 1915

A WW1 1915 dated German medics large capacity waterbottle complete with cup & carrying strap.
Always a popular item of German medical field equipment these are hard to come by. Cup marked with maker & desirable '15 date , the cork bottle stop is intact . Leatherwork good , the thick felt cover has some moth .  read more

Code: 15585

WW1 British Brodie Helmet

A super untouched example of the WW1 Brodie steel helmet with liner & leather chinstrap.
Exterior of shell has its totally original matt khaki finish achieved by mixing heavily granulated sand into the paint. Trench wear is evident throughout with this finish worn off in places. The original factory paint colour extends to the inside of the helmet.
The interior liner still has i...  read more

Code: 15587

WW1 French Ankle Boots 1916/17

An exceptionally rare pair of the sought after standard issue WW1 French ankle boots these dating from around the 1916/17 period.
As with most WW1 French uniforms the pattern dates from before WW1 ( 1912 ) with improvements made to the design in 1916 following feedback from extensive wear & trench warfare. There are some very faint markings now illegible due to wear & the original soles ...  read more

Code: 15590