WW1 Prussian Infantry Regiment 13 (J.R.13) Mans Feldmutze

A totally untouched time capsule bring back piece . Well unit marked to the 13th infantry regiment “Herwarth von Bittenfeld” infantry regiment (1 st Westphalian) No. 13. The 13th fought the French early in the war and this has all the hallmarks of a "Poilus" bring back .Condition shows some moth from prolonged storage.  read more

Code: 15156

WW1 French M1912/16 Ankle Boots - 1916

An exceptionally rare pair of the sought after standard issue WW1 French ankle boots these dating from around the 1916 period.
As with most WW1 French uniforms the pattern dates from before WW1 ( 1912 ) with improvements made to the design in 1916 following feedback from extensive wear & trench warfare. There are various markings now illegible due to wear & the original soles show the ma...  read more

Code: 15157

WW1 French Army Waterbottle & Cup

WW1 French water bottle of the 2 litre capacity these being standard issue to infantry troops.
Still with original horizon blue cover , buckled carrying strap still supple comes with original WW1 period drinking cup. some small areas of moth but above average .  read more

Code: 15150

WW1 French Chasseurs a Cheval Cavalry Kepi

An elegant high quality "Polo" form kepi ,as was of high fashion at the wars start . To the front is the number 7 in direct embroidered silver bullion wire,this unit being from Rouen . To the upper third of the kepi three bands of bullion braid indicate captain rank. Nicely age toned and service worn with some minor moth to the lower rear edge .A wonderful untouched highly displayable piece .  read more

Code: 15152

WW1 British 1908 Pattern Small Pack .

A complete small pack that looks never to have been blancoed . The stamps are there but a little hard to read . Condition is field used and grubby .  read more

Code: 15128

WW1 British Middlesex Regiment 02 Tunic

An excellent textbook example of a mid to late war 1902 pattern other ranks tunic .
The condition of this one is above average & with excellent nap to the attractive and classic ginger shaded wool . To the liner fabric is a light age toned patina with minimal staining .To the underarm the Number over letter WD stamp is present . The tunic is simply badged to the Middlesex regiment usin...  read more

Code: 15084

WW1 French M1912/16 Ankle Boots - 1916

An exceptionally rare pair of the sought after standard issue WW1 French ankle boots these dating from around the 1916 period.
As with most WW1 French uniforms the pattern dates from before WW1 ( 1912 ) with improvements made to the design in 1916 following feedback from extensive wear & trench warfare. There are various markings now illegible due to wear & the original soles show the ma...  read more

Code: 15124

WW1 French ARS 17 Gas Mask Tin 1918

A good example of the carry tin that became universal issue towards the wars end . The tin itself has all the rare strapping still present & one spare eyepiece held in the scare card disk liner . The paint is an excellent true khaki Mustard . To the base of the can is a 1918 date that has been part exposed .  read more

Code: 15129

WW1 British 1902 Pattern Other Ranks Trousers .

A pair of the always hard to find 1902 pattern OR,s trousers .
These are slightly tapered as was very common & have seen extensive service and reissue . The seat has been expertly tailor replaced due to excessive wear. To the interior off white cotton liner is the Great war configured number over letter WD stamp . This pair would be excellent for mannequin display as cheaper than a per...  read more

Code: 15134

WW1 British RFC 'Air Packet' Map Set 1916

A stunning 1916 dated set of WW1 aviation maps in the configuration know as the Air packet . These were issued to individual flyers and consisted of multiple large scale maps , 46 in total . These are held in their original treated 1916 dated linen slip case . Many of us have had the pleasure of visiting many of these areas particularly in Belgium and France so to see so many famous places map...  read more

Code: 15087