WW1 French Ankle Boots 1916/17

An exceptionally rare pair of the sought after standard issue WW1 French ankle boots these dating from around the 1916/17 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 some very faint markings now illegible due to wear & the original soles ...  read more

Code: 15590

WW2 Japanese Type 90 Helmet & Camouflage Cover

A textbook Imperial Japanese Army Type 90 helmet with rare khaki camouflage cover.
Helmet has original factory painted steel shell over which is applied a tan coloured cotton camouflage cover. Profusely marked to the inside this is held with its original knotted drawstring although it is possible to slip off for inspection with some ease. There is an olive colored wool circle with machi...  read more

Code: 15583

WW2 French M26 'Battle For France' Infantry Adrian Helmet

A very good untouched M26 Infantry Adrian helmet this the standard issue being worn during the 1940 Battle For France.
Finished in its original factory green paint which was then overpainted in a rougher green finish the M37 pattern of roundel is intact to the front. Interior still has the correct black leather liner with original tightening lace still present. The brown leather chinstr...  read more

Code: 15578

WW1 German 'Sappenpanzer' Trench Armour

A rare & totally original complete set of WW1 German trench armour this being the second model coming into service not long after the introduction of the first model in 1916.
An iconic piece of WW1 trench equipment these second types were a slight improvement on the first model allowing better freedom of movement around the armpit area in a firing position. Upon close examination the ar...  read more

Code: 15580

WW1 German Matching 'BING' Maker Green Enamel Messtin 1917/18

WW1 German issue messtin with matching paint top & bottom by the well known helmet manufacturer 'BING'. Lid section dated 1917 & bototm half '18 . Has recess for carriage of fork/spoon combination at mouth of tin.
Complete with steel wire handle , minor service wear.  read more

Code: 15575

WW1 German Green Enamel Drinking Cup 1918

Green enamel drinking cup with marking to bottom 'Wupperman 18'. Blue interior & as used with the field flask.  read more

Code: 15576

WW1 German M15 Pickelhaube Cover With Rare Seperate Spike Cover

Excellent example of the M15 pickelhaube cover this piece retaining its often missing seperate spike cover.
Good undamaged condition with size 54 ink stamp to interior.  read more

Code: 15582

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

WW2 British 1939 Pattern Binocular Case

A rare component of the 1939 leather equipment this being the binocular case which is still complete with its often missing rear belt loops & often cutaway buckle. Often used by personnel of the RAF there are some illegible markings in pencil to bottom. Overall very good hardly used condition.  read more

Code: 15579

WW2 British Paratrooper/Airborne Forces Scrim Scarf

An original WW2 production scrim scarf as issued to Paratroopers /Glider pilots etc .  read more

Code: 15573