WW1 French Colonial 'Mustard' Waterbottle

A rare WW1 French 2 litre waterbottle in the distinct mustard colour of Colonial troops.
One of the best examples I have had the fortune to acquire true ' moutarde' Colonial waterbottles are extremely rare & not to be confused with the greener khaki interwar issues. Complete with its leather carrying strap the bottom off white name label stitched onto issue pieces such a...  read more

Code: 10762

WW2 British Mk1 Sten Sling

A rare first model British Sten gun sling dating from around the 1942 period.
These differed slightly from the second type as they had no size adjustment buckle .
Untouched & uncleaned this is a recently surfaced piece which I have left totally as found.  read more

Code: 10728

Rare Part Enamel Germany Vs Sweden Badge 1937 ( Deschler )

The rare part enamel badge commemorating the Germany versus Sweden match in 1937.
Maker marked to Deschler & Son , Munchen 9.  read more

Code: 10701

WW2 German Day Badge for the Reichsparteitag 1938

A Day Badge for the Reichspartag 1938. The badge is the design that was adopted for the flower wars medals.
Maker marked to reverse ' M.NETT , FURTH i.B ' .
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Code: 10699

WW1 Canadian Cold Weather Hat 1918

A late WW1 Canadian item of issue cold weather gear this is the cap that came with ear flaps which could be pulled down over the ears.
This excellent condition example still has its clothing label stitched to the interior giving date of May 1918 & the manufacturer as 'Gauss-Langenburg Hat Co' . Interior of cao & underside of flaps have a mixed wool lining for warmth . The...  read more

Code: 10653

WW1 French Private Purchase Pistol Holster

An early private purchase French pistol holster for the Officers Sam Brown belt equipment set .
Most likely to be for a revolver such as the French Model 1873/74 . The thick ridging to the mouth of the holster is very typical of French holsters of the period.  read more

Code: 10656

WW2 US Garand Cartridge Belt In Tan

A heavily used Garand cartridge belt in tan webbing with all of its charger divider straps still present.
The 'US' stamp is still visible to front pouch & there is one make fastener minus from this same pouch.
A nice used display example I cannot make out any dates or markings on the reverse.  read more

Code: 10636

Interwar Period Royal Marines Service Dress Trousers

Believed to be from the interwar period a named pair of Royal Marines Service Dress trousers.
Trousers have deep belt loops & are in the Navy blue of the Royal marines.
An approx 28inch waist & a 27inch inside leg. They are good for a mannequin display but there are sporadic moth nips throughout.  read more

Code: 10620

WW1 German Model 1915 Pioneer Wirecutters

Classic WW1 German 1915 Model pioneers all metal long handled wirecutters much used by stormtrooper assault troops as well as other infantry when necessary.
Much of the WW1 German issue equipment was metal handled rather than the wood used by other nations .. this can also be seen on ersatz entrenching tool shovels in the mid to late war period.
These cutters hav...  read more

Code: 8714

WW1 US Colt .45 Pistol Holster , 1917 Dated

A WW1 US brown leather pistol holster for the Colt .45 pistol with 1917 date to rear.
Having seen a good deal of service use the date of 1917 is discernible however the other markings are present but mostly worn away . Brass stud closure & brass belt hanging hook both intact.  read more

Code: 10482