French Chasseur A' Cheval ( Cavalry ) NCOs Kepi

An early private purchase kepi for an NCO of the 15th Chasseurs A' Cheval ( French Cavalry).
Originating from the latter part of the 1800s it has light blue band & red body with gilt chinstrap & plain buttons for sergeant rank . The red regimental numbers '19' are totally original to the piece . Interior is of fine quality red faux silk with tailor name 'Houber' to crown. A thin leather...  read more

Code: 14014

WW1 British '08 Pattern Smallpack

Traces of green blanco , divider present & all buckles & tabs present.  read more

Code: 14023

The National Fire Service Drill Book - June 1943 Edition

1943 edition with ink mark t front ' Sold By No.36 FF Area T.S' .  read more

Code: 14032

Fire Precautions In War Time - August 1939

Public Information Leaflet No.5 on Fire Precautions.
As the threat of Air Attack became greater these leaflets were published to answer concerns of the civilian population.  read more

Code: 14006

WW1 British '08/'14 Pattern Largepack 1915

This is an unblancoed largepack known as the Pattern 1908/Pattern 1914 Convertible Pack with no lower chapes or tongued buckles of the true 1914 pattern packs. So in simple terms it was converted into an '08 pack to be used with the '08 pattern webbing equipment which most troops were eventually equipped with. Broad arrow marked & dated 1915 it is made by MW&S Ltd .  read more

Code: 13995

WW2 British RAMC Coloured Forage Cap

A fine coloured forage cap of the Royal Army Medical Corps with brass RAMC cap badge .
Coloured forage caps were popular during the 1930s/WW2 period & were privately purchased by soldiers to enhance their smart appearance. This cap has the correct colours of the Medical Corps with magenta wool top & black skirt. The skirt points are stitched in place so this was never intended to be fold...  read more

Code: 14000

WW1 British Open Topped Holster With Cleaning Rod 1915

A 1915 dated brown leather open topped holster coming complete with its WD broad arrow marked original brass cleaning rod .
As worn with pistol order by tank crew, machine gunners etc the 1915 date is clearly visible to end of the securing strap. Rear belt loop has at one time been repositioned by its wearer this is very old & I believe was done in wartime according to preference of the ...  read more

Code: 10792

Rare WW2 British Jungle Trousers 1944

A pair of the rare British jungle trousers this pair Indian made & dated 1944.
A very good pair with all of its buttons & tabs intact they show good jungle wear overall & have no unsightly rips or tears . Ink stamped to interior waistband ' P.N.R.S.S 1944 JA'.
An approximate 30 in waist with just under a 30in inside leg.  read more

Code: 13960

WW1 French Pistol Holster - Simplified Model 1916

Simplified model of holster for the PA 1916 ...faint acceptance stamp to underside of flap.  read more

Code: 13977

WW1 German G98 Cartridge Pouch 1917

A WW1 German G98 Cartridge pouch with top section of one end pouch detached & a tear to one bottom tongue .
marekd to rear with a Hildesheim maker & date 1917.  read more

Code: 13973