WW2 Fleet Air Arm N -Type Flying Helmet

A very good used example of the Fleet Air Arm type 'N' helmet intended for use in tropical/desert climates in the Middle East, Mediterranean, North Africa etc. These helmets incorporate a neck flap at the rear to provide sun protection. The canvas material has no rips or tears & is grubby through service wear. The helmet is fitted with zipped leather earpieces both in working order with leather...  read more

Code: 15100

WW1 German Mounted Artillery Officers Pickelhaube Of Prussia

Scarce Artillery officers 'Kugelhelme' of Prussia with convex chinscales denoting this being from that of a mounted artillery regiment .
A fine quality piece the front plate still retains much of its impressive gilt finish with brass fittings displaying fine age patina which matches throughout. The ball top denoting artillery ( hence the name Kugelhelme ) is removeable as shown & the ch...  read more

Code: 15099

WW1 German Binoculars Marked To 92nd Infantry Regiment

WW1 German 03 pattern binoculars in their original case of issue both case & binoculars marked to the manufacturer 'Oigee'. Binoculars are marked 'DF03 Dienstglas ' & 'OIGEE BERLIN' with DRP for Deutsch Reich Patent a classic German military marking used in both wars up until 1945. The bottom of the binoculars are marked to the 92nd Infantry Regiment (Braunschweig) a Prussian Regiment part of X...  read more

Code: 15102

WW1 French M15 Adrian Infantry Helmet

Untouched French infantry M15 Adrian helmet with a second handpainted blue finish applied over its first for camouflage purposes.
Flaming grenade infantry badge to front is still securely fixed & never been off , as is top comb. Interior liner is of the second pattern in multi construction with blue wool material backing ( uniform off cuts) & corrugated air ventilation strips still pres...  read more

Code: 15105

WW1 German Flour/Grain Sack 1912

A 1912 dated 'FRITZLAR' marked Imperial German ration/grain/flour sack of pre WW1 period. Printed on both sides inside & out in order to prevent theft.
Undoubtedly used in WW1 .  read more

Code: 15098

WW2 British 1940 Dated '37 Pattern Webbing Belt

Rare 1940 dated British '37 pattern webbing belt with MECO maker from the Mills Equipment Company.
A service worn belt with cuts to the edges , see images.  read more

Code: 15101

WW2 South African Army MkII Steel Helmet 1942

The South African steel helmet was modelled on the British helmet & also designated the MkII .
Its distinctive feature is the placement of three holes to the rear rim for the neck flap however this is rarely seen in use even in the Desert conditions within which these were mainly worn. Desert camouflage paint largely intact.
Liner cradle marked with maker & date 'JASER BAND 1942...  read more

Code: 15104

WW2 US 'British Made' Musette/GP Bag Carrying Strap 1944

Made by the British for the US military under the lend lease agreement this is a 'BRITISH MADE' marked musette or GP bag strap from the British webbing equipment company 'MW&S' with date 1944.  read more

Code: 15110

WW2 British Army Despatch Riders Helmet

A 1945 dated size 7 British army Despatch Riders helmet in good condition.
Light sweat wear to forehead area & some scuffing through service wear to shell. Leather supple & intact with snap fastened chinstrap undamaged.  read more

Code: 15103

WW2 British Army GS Shovel 1943

Good example of the British infantry shovel with T handle & broad arrow stamp.
These were of course much used in all theatres by the British infantry often seen being carried into action as is evidenced by period photographs.
This example is maker marked & bears the date 1943 with WD broad arrow still visible.
Overall excellent example of this not so commonly seen piece o...  read more

Code: 15107