WW1 German MG08 Maxim Machine Gun Cover 1918

Rare WW1 German MG08 Maxim machine gun barrel cover in green nettlecloth material. Maker marked & dated to bottom end 1918.
Used to protect the gun from the mud of the trenches these rarely turn up & were a vital part of the Mg Gunners equipment.
Having survived in very good condition with long fastening strap intact it has reinforced area to interior protecting the maxims mecha...  read more

Code: 15476

WW1 German MG08 Maxim Machine Gun Barrel Carrier With Shrapnel Hits

Rare double barrel carrier for the German MG08 Maxim machine gun with original paint , leather carrying strap & evidence of shrapnel ball hits.
With a good proportion of the dark green paint remaining there are the remains of what appears to be a tactical marking to the centre of its body. One area shows multiple shrapnel ball hits from a shell blast with a couple of other dings evident...  read more

Code: 15475

Rare WW2 Czechoslovakian VZ25 Helmet

A rare example of the Czech VZ25 helmet which was manufactured from 1928 & used into the 1940s .
This pattern of helmet replaced the Adrian hemet used in WW1 & the VZ20 which came after it in the immediate post WW1 period. This VZ25 ( sometimes referred to as the VZ28) was a modified version of its era with a different shape & modified liner system. After this came the Vz30 then the more...  read more

Code: 15470

WW1 British SMLE rifle Sling 1917 Dated

WW1 British SMLE rifle sling having 1917 date & maker to both brass tabs of each end. Also has ink stamped unit markings on one side.  read more

Code: 15472

Friday 10th October 2025 - Website Updated

Just updated this morning at CS Militaria : -

1. WW1 German Trench Armour
2. WW1 German Swirl Camouflage M17 Helmet
3. WW2 US ETO Sniper Smock
4. WW2 British Airborne Everest Carrier
5. Mint WW1 French Medical Adrian Helmet

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Code: 15463

WW1 US M17 Helmet Refurbished In Europe & With Thick Textured Camouflage Finish

A WW1 US M17 helmet that has been refurbished in Europe by the USQC & reissued to American troops in the field.
Interesting that this helmet has had two owners & that the helmet at some point needed refurbishment most likely as a result of damage received during combat. Ths marking of the USQC ( United States Quartermasters Corps ) can be seen to underside of liner & with green felt us...  read more

Code: 15448

WW1 British '08 Webbing Frog With Helve Strap 1915

WW1 British unblancoed '08 pattern webbing frog with helve strap & ink markings to reverse 'MECo 1915' .  read more

Code: 15447

WW1 British Brodie Welsh Guards Marked Steel Helmet

A fine example of a regimentally marked Mk1 Steel Helmet with insignia of the Welsh Guards painted to the front . Only a small handful of similar examples are known in collections and all show an off white rendition of this regiments proud leak device badge .In each case the insignia painting looks to have been very skilfully carried out (please see close up images ). Natural age patina is ver...  read more

Code: 15305

WW1 German Bugle 1915

A complete Prussian (signal horn) bugle with clear date of 1915. This type would have seen field service from the wars start in August of 1914 .
The embossed Prussian eagle plaque is in a good strong high relief and shows signs of the original gilt wash to concave areas. Maker details to bottom lip.  read more

Code: 15459

WW1 French Officers Waterbottle

A 1 Litre French waterbottle carried as part of the officers field equipment this piece dating from 1915 with horison blue cloth as per the M1915 uniform issue.
Leather carrying strap intact.  read more

Code: 15440