WW1 French M15 Adrian Helmet With Commandant Named Souvenir Plaque

An M15 Infantry Adrian helmet with brass ' Soldat De La Grand Guerre 1914-1918' souvenir plaque named to a 'Commandant Jacquier' ( Rank of Major ) on the front peak.
Helmets of demobilised officers & other ranks were officially decorated with the brass 'Soldat De La Grande Guerre 1914 - 1918' (Soldier Of The Great War 1914-1918) souvenir plaques as of 16th April 1919 & were issued by ...  read more

Code: 13091

WW1 French 150th Inf Reg 'Mouchoirs D'Instruction Militaire' No.9 ( M1886 Rifle )

Interesting pre WW1 barrack block instructional hankerchief for the French soldier on the Model 1886 Rifle.
These were made for the soldiers in a whole series on various subjects this being No.9 on the rifle. There are detailed drawings demonstrating parts & other relevant information .
Marked to the ' 150 de L' ( 150 Infanterie De Ligne - Line Regiment ) .
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Code: 13094

WW2 British Cavalry Waterbottle 1941

A British cavalry waterbottle from the 1903 pattern with maker & 1941 date to cradle.
Remains good with moth to bottom felt of the bottle.  read more

Code: 13065

WW2 British 39 Pattern Holster & Cartridge Pouch 1941

For the '39 pattern leather equipment a pistol holster & cartridge pouch.
Holster marked ' WM.Thomlinson Ltd 1941' .
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Code: 13041

British '44 Pattern Jungle Pack Frame 1945

A very good load carrying / pack board of the '44 pattern jungle equipment complete with straps profusely 1945 dated & broad arrow marked.  read more

Code: 13058

WW2 RAF '37 Pattern Webbing Equipment Set

WW2 RAF ground personnel '37 pattern webbing set with '25 pattern belt comprising following components with dates where visible:-

1. Waistbelt
2. Basic Pouches 1942 /194*
3. Pair Shoulder Braces 1941
4. Frog
5. Smallpack 1941
6. Waterbottle  read more

Code: 13059

WW2 German Infantry Officers Peaked Cap By 'Pekuro' ( Peter Kupper )

A classic private purchase German infantry officers peaked cap by the sought after quality cap maker Peter Kupper whose trademark was ' Pekuro ' .
Made of fine doeskin material caps have the feature of a black velvet insert below the cap band & patterned perforations on the sweatband. There is white piping for infantry & officers bullion chincord. Interior bears its celluloid label with...  read more

Code: 13006

WW2 British Civilian Gas Mask & Private Purchase Case

1939 dated British civilian gas mask in a private purchase case. Rubber facepiece in good subtle order with 1939 date. Dryness & crackling to case.  read more

Code: 13003

WW2 British Royal Engineers Officer Battledress 1944

A Canadian battledress worn by a British Captain of the Royal Engineers . Canadian battledress was commonly worn by British troops when they could acquire them due to there smarter & more comfortable appearance.
This example has embroidered 'Royal Engineers' shoulder titles to each arm with arm of service strips beneath each. Three worsted pips adorn each shoulder strap signifying rank ...  read more

Code: 12403

Grouping Of British Civilian Ephemera From Postwar Era

A mixed grouping of postwar British ephemera dating from after 1945 until mid fifties.
Some related .  read more

Code: 12908