WW2 British 'Reconnaissance Regiment' Photograph

WW2 British framed photograph of C Company of the Recconaissance Regiment.
Troops wearing '40 pattern battledress blouses with no ribbons so suspected to be of the 43/44 period.

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Code: 14677

WW1 German Messtin - 1918

A late WW1 model of German messtin this being one of the 'Ersatz' models in tin with green finish.
The tin or zinc coated messtins were produced up until the end of the war by some manufacturers who were still holding large stocks. Greatly replaced by the green enamel versions this would have been one of the last productions of its type.
This messtin is B initialled to the lid w...  read more

Code: 14678

WW2 British Netted Camouflage MkIII Turtle Helmet 1944

A superb textbook example of the high rivet MkIII ' Turtle ' helmet as issued to assault formations of the 21st Army Group just prior to the Normandy invasion & seen in wear on the beaches of D-Day on the 6th June 1944.
Finished in rough textured khaki brown paint the liner is CCL maker marked with date '1944' . Chinstrap intact. Fitted with dark brown camouflage net.
It is incre...  read more

Code: 14681

WW2 British RAF Kicking Strap - For The '25 Patt Rucksack

Rare blue webbing kicking strap for use with the 25 pattern rucksack.
Often detached & lost these are not commonly encountered. Marked & dated 1941 with AM stamp.  read more

Code: 14687

WW2 German Rubberised Motorcyclists Coat - Worn By POW

A WW2 German motorcyclists rubberised coat with 'PG' painted in yellow behind one of its lapels for the French wording ' Prisonnier De Guerre ' ( Prisoner of War ) denoting captivity in France as a POW.
These were often worn by other German personnel such as officers due to its hard wearing durability in inclement conditions. In rubberised fabric it has a green wool collar with hook & ...  read more

Code: 13549

WW2 British Senior Rank ( Company Officer ) NFS Helmet Area 39 - Swindon

Scarce NFS helmet from Area 39 ( Swindon) with wide red band for rank of Company Officer .
Another interesting helmet typical of Home Front helmets of the period where previous markings can be seen underneath the current paint in this case the word 'FIRE' & ghost outlines of previous rank markings which existed as he rose through the ranks. Faint marking to underside of rim 'HBH' for Ha...  read more

Code: 13728

WW1 'Feldpost 1914/15' Photograph Album

50 photographs of mostly related WW1 German soldiers in the field & at rest . Varying service dress & equipment , helmets , pickelhaubes etc. Some photos are captioned with placenames. Album itself is also of the period with 1914 Iron Cross motif 'Feldpost 1914/15' .  read more

Code: 14682

WW2 British .303 Cartridge Bandolier 1944 - May 1944 Filling date

WW2 British cartridge bandolier with first .303 ball ammunition filling date of March 1942 & second filling date of 22nd May 1944 MkII .303 ball rounds the standard rifle ammuntion. Filled most likely in preparation for the imminent Normandy Landings that were being prepared for June.  read more

Code: 14690

WW2 British Hampshire Regiment Forage Cap

British army side hat of the early war period with Hampshire Regiment cap badge .
Good used condition.  read more

Code: 14692

Friday 1st November - Website Updated

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A mix of WW1 & WW2 items , more coming next week..


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Code: 14673