WW1 German Shrapnel Damaged Trench Armour

A WW1 German chestplate from the lobster tail Trench Armour set having received shrapnel blast damaged to its left side. The blast has caused splintering to the metal as well as penetration holes as can be seen in the pictures. One of the lugs to hold the straps remains to the rear this showing crush damage from blast which has caused the other to displace completely as well as one of the rivet...  read more

Code: 15616

WW1 British '08 Pattern Webbing Set - All Great War Dates

A British '08 webbing equipment set which has remained unblancoed & has all 1918 dates other than the entrenching tool carrier which is 1915 , frog 1916 & one of the cartridge carriers which is 1917. Set comprises the following with dates :-

1. Pr Cartridge Pouches 1917 & 1918
2. Waistbelt 1918
3. Pr Shoulder Braces 1918
4. Bayonet Frog With Helve Strap ( 191...  read more

Code: 15615

WW1 British Wirecutters & Webbing Pouch 1917

WW1 British wirecutters & webbing case having 'MECo1917' marking with broad arrow & wirecutters marked 'Chaterlea Ltd' with 1918 date. Still with securement string to prevent loss when used in the night.  read more

Code: 15612

WW2 British MkIIIA Flying Goggles

A wonderful pair of the classic Battle of Britain issue MkIIIA flying goggles in good condition.
Leather construction facepiece with perspex lenses in good order & leather /canvas sprung neck strap showing wear with some springs exposed in places.  read more

Code: 15518

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 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

A Great Day Down At Thetford Militaria Fair Today !

Thankyou to the the organiser Susan & team... !  read more

Code: 15608

Friday 10th April 2026 - Website Updated

A few new items just uploaded !

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Code: 15606

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

Trenchards Auctions Next Sale :- 21st May 2026

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Our next Militaria Collectors sale will be on 21st May 2026 ...catalogue now underway please subscribe to our Trenchards website or Facebook for more news .

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We can consign your items to auct...  read more

Code: 15607