WW1 French Infantry Trousers 1915

A very rare pair of French infantry soldier trousers dating from 1915 onwards when the yellow piping for infantry was authorised.
Infantry trousers are far harder to source than the more commonly seen Artillery trousers , these being applicable for wear by the 'Poilu' during all of the major French campaigns such as the The Marne , Verdun & Aisne to name just a few. Some minor moth nip...  read more

Code: 15083

WW1 British Royal Flying Corps Wall Plaque

A very nice RFC souvenir painted wooden wall plaque. The workmanship is of typical period high quality with very nicely applied paintwork . There is a pencil dedication to the rear. The whole plaque has been period varnished. Good even and subtle mellow patina with faint age crazing greatly enhances this piece .  read more

Code: 15085

WW1 British Liverpool Scottish OR's issue Sporran .

A super item of traditional military highland dress being a named and possibly researchable issued Sporran . Condition is good and untouched . The original belt is now minus it's tip . The badge of high quality and brightness . One tiny rivet missing from the end of the cantal edge however his has not affected the structure and looks to have been absent most of this items life .  read more

Code: 15089

WW1 Liverpool Scottish OR,s Forbes Tartan Kilt

A very nice issued example of the hard to find Forbes tartan kilt . This example has the correct WW1 number over letter WD stamp and just slight remains of the paper label . This looks to be format wise a 'Wilson of Glasgow' style label. There looks to be the date 1916 or 1918 . Overall condition is good with pleasing "field" worn fade & wear to the cloths nap . One buckle has lost its frame an...  read more

Code: 15090

WW1 British Breeches

A pair of the Government contract breeches for supply/purchase by officers on campaign via AOC clothing stores . This pair has some period repairs and typical service wear excellent for mannequin display .  read more

Code: 15091

WW1 British RFC/RAF Sidcot Flying Suit

A super example of the rare early RFC/RAF Sidcot suit .Named after their designer Sidney Cotton This suit was initially a private purchase item but became as here with this example, a government supplied garment . The suit was sealed as pattern 9686 on 10th December 1917 .The garment was such a success the Air ministry by 10 May 1918 were to start replacing the leather garment with it from th...  read more

Code: 15093

WW1 British Royal Flying Corps Cold Weather Coat Liner

A rare and hard to find woolen fabric liner for the long jacket in a super quality soft camel coloured wool . Condition is very good with some expected age fading etc .  read more

Code: 15092

WW1 German Bugle With Prussian Emblem

A complete Prussian (signal horn) bugle . 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.  read more

Code: 15097

WW1 British 1908 Pattern Waist belt .

A field used 08 waist belt . Signs of typical pea green blanco . The belt is marked S with a faint makers mark and out of service arrows .  read more

Code: 15125

WW1 British 1908 Pattern Small Pack 1917

In terms of condition a good candidate to use on a Mannequin wearing a full set of 1908 webbing in the full marching order , grubby but unblancoed with rear hardware removed .  read more

Code: 15132