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

WW1 Empire Day Framed Certificate 1915

A period framed certificate commemorating the Empire Day of 1915 when the named recipient was acknowledged for sending comforts to the troops away fighting for ' The Empire ' .
Named to 'Ivor Ralph' & coming in period wood frame.  read more

Code: 9463

WW1 British 'ON WAR SERVICE ' 1915 Badge

A good original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', Crowned oval title, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield. Reverse with maker's details stamped in relief 'J.A WYLIE & Co, London' .
Numbered to rear ' 13852' & in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 9260

WW1 British ' ON WAR SERVICE' 1914 Badge

Fabulous little badge from the beginning of WW1 marked to reverse ' JA RESTALL, BIRMINGHAM ' .  read more

Code: 9263

WW1 US M17 Breeches

A very good condition pair of the Model 1917 US breeches with US Army & USA marked buttons to front fly.
An approx 28-29 in waist with 62cm inside leg bearing in mind they are short as they were worn inside high leg boots.
There are a small number of hardly noticeable holes to be seen in places upon close inspection.  read more

Code: 9078

WW1 Australian Infantry Leather Cartridge Pouch Pair

A rare pair of the Australian issue brown leather cartridge pouches as were on issue to Australian troops in WW1.
Several patterns of these pouches existed varying from stud closed compartments to snap fastener closure as is the case here. The snap fasteners are specific to these pouches & are unlike other nations versions of the period. There are faint markings to the bottom of...  read more

Code: 8971

WW2 French Cooking Pot ( Collective Messkit )

The large French cookpot . A carryover from WW1 these could be strapped to the pack & used as part of the collective messkit the components of which were distributed amongst several men.
Made by MMT. Tournus & dated 1945.  read more

Code: 8838