***RARE*** WW2 French M26 'Zouve' Adrian Helmet

Actually considerably rarer than their WW1 M15 counterparts this is the WW2 M26 version of the helmet for 'Zouaves' .
Finished in the classic khaki green of this issue the Zouave badge is tight to the helmet & never been off. A good prportion of its original paint remains with paint loss to top comb. Interior liner is intact along with correct chinstrap. Noote soldiers name & number scr...  read more

Code: 15349

WW1 French M15 Infantry Adrian Helmet

WW1 French M15 Adrian helmet for with flaming grenade badge for infantry , machine gun troops , cavalry etc.
Factory painted in dark blue we can date this helmet to 1916 onwards by this colour & also the second pattern liner seen as of 1916 . Dark blue cloth of the pre 1914 period used in the construction of its liner backing. Badge firm to the front.
Original chinstrap in very ...  read more

Code: 15348

WW1 British Brodie MK 1 Steel Helmet

A text book Mk1 Brodie steel helmet in good and very displayable condition . All is intact and complete with supple leather to the straps . There is a very clear steel lot stamp .  read more

Code: 15309

WW1 British Middlesex Regiment 02 Tunic

An excellent textbook example of a mid to late war 1902 pattern other ranks tunic .
The condition of this one is above average & with excellent nap to the attractive and classic ginger shaded wool . To the liner fabric is a light age toned patina with minimal staining .To the underarm the Number over letter WD stamp is present . The tunic is simply badged to the Middlesex regiment usin...  read more

Code: 15084

WW1 German Drinking Cup - 1917

German soldiers drinking cup for personal use . The WW1 waterbottles did not have their own cup so these were carried seperately by each man along wth their messtins & eating utensils. Marked on bottom to maker 'Silesia' with date 1917.  read more

Code: 15355

WW1 British Officers 1902 Pattern Cuff Rank Tunic - West Kent Regiment

A scarce 1902 pattern cuff rank officers tunic this the universal service dress until replaced by the 1912 pattern.
Made from khaki serge wool this early pattern had a waistband concealing a ticket pocket & a central pleat running all the way down its back. With standup collar it had regimental buttons & collar dogs on this example both for the Royal West Kents. Shoulder straps were of ...  read more

Code: 14701

WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet with Chinstrap

A 100% original WW1 German M16 steel helmet with the classic three colour camouflage finish as marked out in the directive of 7/7/18 .
Helmet has been camouflaged with heavy brush strokes & finger think black dividing lines ( As per Ludendorff Order of 1918) this can be examined in the closeup images where the naturally aged patina of the WW1 era paint can be clearly discerned. A soldie...  read more

Code: 15290

WW1 French Infantry Officers Early Horizon Blue Kepi

Rare early 1915/16 period private purchase field quality officers kepi showing many transitional features from the prewar issues into the new 1915 blue issues as here. A low fronted form of the officers polo style is evident here as well as the classic champagne lining of the earlier period.
Although having suffered with moth and some fade it is straight out of the loft & an untouched s...  read more

Code: 15312

WW1 German Ledermaske / Gas Mask 1918

A very much above average textbook example of the standard late war Leather faced / Ledermaske housed in a very good tin retaining much original Field-grey factory paint and most importantly a full set of upper hanging and lower belt straps in unbroken Ersatz Paper/Nettle cloth ! To the inner lid is a pair of spare lenses still in their grease proof wrappers. the mask is good and supple with al...  read more

Code: 15287

**Rare** WW1 Serbian Adrian Steel Helmet

Probably one of , if not, THE RAREST Adrian helmets from the Great War !
The French Government supplied their famous Adrian helmets to many foreign governments and organisations ,one of the very rarest contacts of helmets were those supplied to the Army of Serbia . This is in all respects a textbook factory helmet fitted with the Serbian specific frontal plate insignia . The plate/badge...  read more

Code: 15303