From a private British helmet collection recently purchased many of which will be offered on the collectors market for the first time in the forthcoming updates.
A British Home Front Zuckerman helmet with factory initials of the West Midlands based 'Bilston Steel Works' to front .
Painted in grey & with 1941 date to underside of rim these were worn by the Fire Watchers & Fire Pa... read more

Code: 11308

95.00 GBP

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A broad arrow marked & 1943 dated British army Aertex shirt in excellent condition.
Two pleated breast pockets to chest with all of its brown buttons to front fly & collar . Comes with shoulder straps for the addition of rank insignia & maker initials 'WLD' with broad arrow mark & '43 date to reverse of collar.
An approx 40 inch chest.  read more

Code: 11322

Very nice example of the RN officers cap with high quality bullion insignia to front & leather sweatband .
As worn by officers of the Royal Navy in the WW2 period this piece also has its original WW2 period chinstrap with leather sweatband intact to interior.
In excellent condition . read more

Code: 11290

Private purchase officers mapcase from the WW2 period in tan canvas with dark brown carrying strap & brass fastening clip.
Internal compartments are present for stowage of pencils & related items , closure by pop studs.
Excellent condition piece.  read more

Code: 11291

60.00 GBP

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A British WW1 webbing gas mask bag officially converted from the mounted troops haversack for issue to troops serving in the field.
Dating from the 1916/17 period these were issued at some time between the switch over from the Gas helmet to the large box respirator & with snap fasteners allowed it to be ripped open for fast access in the event of an attack.
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Code: 11294

225.00 GBP

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Green blancoed '08 waterbottle cradle with broad arrow marking, MECO manufacturer & date 1918. read more

Code: 11274

85.00 GBP

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For the British officers Sam Browne equipment set & of WW1 period with securing hook for waistbelt to prevent slippage. read more

Code: 11273

85.00 GBP

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A good used condition 08 pattern bayonet frog with rare helve strap still present. These were ordered removed in the early 1920s & thus surviving examples are rare.
Markings to rear.  read more

Code: 11282

A pair of British army ankle boots dated 1954 & ideal for mannequin display they are identical to the wartime issue .
Excellent condition . read more

Code: 10808

40.00 GBP

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A large grouping of Paybook , Release book & other assorted ephemera to a British Signalman who was serving with the 8th Army then 8th Indian Division.
Paybook & Soldiers Release Book are the main items with paybook showing enlistment on 16/4/42 at Prestatyn , North Wales. Prior to this he appears to have served in the RAF Volunteer Reserve as there is a Recruiting Office letter from t... read more

Code: 11260

120.00 GBP

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