WW1 German M17 Stick Grenade 1917 ( Matching Head & Handle )

*** This item is inert /free from explosive ***
A textbook example of the WW1 German M17 stick grenade with matching maker to head & handle of 'CWN' with date 1917.
Complete with integral belt hook to head this retains a very high proportion of its original green factory paint . Just about still visible is the now faint German stencilling translating to ' Before Use, Insert Deton...  read more

Code: 15548

WW1 German One Piece Ersatz Pickelhaube Of Prussia In Tin

A WW1 German Ersatz pickelhaube of Prussia in rare one piece pressed tin configuration with brass front plate & fitted spike .
Many variations of the Ersatz pickelhaube can be encountered this being the so called 'one piece' version with spike mount integral to the rest of the helmet. Both national & state cockades are present & in good order with chinstrap having brass buckles correct f...  read more

Code: 15543

WW2 British Early '37 Patt Webbing Binocular Case 1938

Early issue of the British '37 pattern webbing binocular case dated 1938.
These first issues were made without side buckles , which were seen later. Marked to underside of lid 'MECo1938' .  read more

Code: 15419

WW2 Canadian Tank Beret 1944

A good WW2 wartime worn Canadian tank beret made by Dorothea Hats Ltd of Toronto & dated 1944. Canadian tank badge mounted to front. S
Service wear evident to wool with wear to nap of cloth. One small hole to top.  read more

Code: 15523

WW2 British RAF B Type Flying Helmet 1940 - With Cheek Protectors & Rubber Earcups

A 1940 dated B Type flying helmet as worn during the Battle of Britain by pilots of the RAF. This example comes with cheek protectors & rubber earcups.
made by the firm Frank Bryan Ltd with label present & clear date 1940 .
Overall good supple leather & an aircrew worn example.  read more

Code: 15514

WW1 British '02 Pattern Service Tunic - Border Regiment With Identified Wearer

A WW1 British four pocket service tunic of the wartime 1902 pattern in very good condition with 'Borders' shoulder titles to each shoulder. Serial numbered to interior initial research has discovered that this relates to 'Joseph MILLER' of the 2/4th Border regiment.
This is a tunic that has clearly seen WW1 service & is presented as found with its period placed blue embroidered overseas...  read more

Code: 15511

WW2 British Aluminium Messtins 1939 (Matching)

Matching set of British army messtins both marked 'TL&Co 1939'.
These were in use by the British Expeditionary Force during the Battle of France & the subsequent Dunkirk action many being left behind in the immediate vicinity of that area upon the evacuation.
There are some soldier scratchings on the sides of the outer messtin.  read more

Code: 15515

WW1 German Gummi Mask & Canister with Original Carrying & Short Strap 1916

A scarce time capsule set of the mid war Gummi mask and filter housed in its correct tin with all strapping and card instruction disk .
The mask is still good just some minor stiffness to fabric however no damage . Filter is an S-11-11 example & dated 21/10/16. The canister has excellent green factory paint with no rust whatsoever. The carry tin has much of the factory paint in place an...  read more

Code: 15492

WW1 British 'Dayfield Body Shield' Armour

A very good set of WW1 privately purchased ‘Dayfield Body Shield’ Armour.
These small breast defences were produced for private sale by The Whitfield Manufacturing Company of London, at 21/- for the single model and 52/6 for the double as I have here.
Sewn inside their khaki drill covering were four steel panels (front and ack) joined by flexible strips, and they were sold as 'abs...  read more

Code: 15022

WW1 British '14 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier & Rare WW1 MkVI Water Bottle

An almost impossible component of the 1914 pattern leather equipment to source this a rare untouched early MkVI water bottle within its '14 pattern leather carrier. This is a textbook example of how an early WW1 waterbottle set would have been issued to the British soldier.
There is always much discussion regarding the true format of a correct WW1 issue waterbottle however there are seve...  read more

Code: 14877