WW2 British MkII Steel Helmet 1943

A midwar British army MkII steel combat helmet in its original green factory paint with 1943 date to liner.
These helmets were on issue just before the new MkIII 'Turtle' helmets were introduced & are still seen very much in use during the fighting in N.W Europe .
With overall service wear there is a stack mark to top crown which I have made no attempt to remove.
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Code: 9975

WW2 German Troops Cigar Carton

Supplied for occupying German soldiers this is a German made card carton for ' Feinste' cigars with eagle & swastika tax duty stamps still present .
Very good condition.  read more

Code: 9927

WW2 German A Frame Bag 1943

WW2 German A Frame bag with maker code & date '43'.
Good used condition with all fittings intact.  read more

Code: 9908

WW2 German Blue Webbing Rifle Grenade Bags

A pair of the German grenade bags in blue canvas for carrying grenades & other ammunition as the need required.
This is the type designed with only a very short blue webbing connecting strap on each corner for carrying or simply throwing over the shoulder. Both have a flap closure secured by a roller buckle.
A very good example of these bags can be seen in the su...  read more

Code: 9866

WW1 US M17 Breeches

A very good condition pair of the Model 1917 US breeches with US Army marked buttons to waistband.
An approx 28-29 in waist with 60cm inside leg bearing in mind they are short as they were worn inside high leg boots.
There are a small number of holes to be seen in places upon close inspection.  read more

Code: 9859

French Colonial Infantry ( Marines ) Uniform Grouping With 'Battle For France' 502nd Tank Regiment Interest

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Code: 9826

WW2 British Officers Map Board 1943 & Three Maps 1940 Dated

An interesting set of maps & War Department issue map board coming all together as found the map board being marked on the back ' BOARD, MAP, GS No.2 Mk1 SB Ltd 1943' All three of the maps are ' WAR REVISION' marked & 1940 dated one being of the Burton & Walsall area , one of Dolgelly & Lake Vyrnwy & the last of Winchester.
Would make a perfect addition to your British o...  read more

Code: 9729

WW1 German Maxim Machine Gun Ammunition Box

WW1 German ammunition box for the Maxim machine gun belted ammunition .
Flip top lid with name 'NAGEL' to underside of lid.
Uncleaned & as found.  read more

Code: 9736

WW2 German Single Blue Canvas Grenade Bag

A single grenade bag in blue canvas as used by German fallschirmjager & other ground troops.
With blue webbing 'LUX' tipped fastening strap it still has its 'LUX' marked carry strap which would have connected to the other pouch.
Used condition from Normandy & a difficult piece to find.  read more

Code: 9601

WW2 French Cardboard 'Margarine' Box

A WW2 period French Margarine box from the Paris company 'ASTRA' .
This box would have contained several individual cartons of the spread & is great for an occupied France display as this would have been used by French troops or occupying German soldiers as well as by civilians.
Measures 36cm by 28cm .
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Code: 9613