Pre WW1 French Engineers Officer Cadet Kepi

Classic early pre WW1 kepi for an Engineers cadet officer who would have almost certainly gone on to fight in the Great war.
Black wool construction with engineers ( Breastplate) chinstrap buttons to each side & Hungarian officers knot to crown. Green leather undersided peak with officers gilt chinstrap intact. Interior lining in black satin. His cadet status indicated by the 'galon d'...  read more

Code: 14090

'This England 1940' - Comical Observations Of The Englishman !

' THIS ENGLAND requires little introduction published in the belief that the Englishman is genial enough to enjoy holding the mirror to his own absurdities ' .  read more

Code: 14100

'ARP Home Storage of Food Supplies ' Leaflet

Issued by the 'Canned Foods Advisory Bureau'.  read more

Code: 14102

Vietnam War Period USMC Utility Cap

USMC Utility cap with eight point construction & USMC EGA insignia to front.  read more

Code: 14081

Pre WW1 French Gendarmerie Kepi

Interesting French Kepi from the late 1800s to a member of the Gendarmerie ( Military Police ).
This style predates that of the Foulard with a higher profile at its rear section. In the classic dark blue wool of these troops with white flaming grenade of the Gendarmes its interior is black leatherette lined.
A rare piece that has moth however an interesting & historical piece of...  read more

Code: 14041

WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet - German Spring Offensive 1918

A WW1 German M17 steel helmet with three colour block camouflage scheme & manufacturer stamps to pad holders.
Typical of the ad hoc camouflage schemes that can be encountered & most likely worn during the German Spring Offensive of 1918 this piece has had the three colours of forest green , black & brown painted in blocks with jagged black dividing lines around each to break up the colo...  read more

Code: 13751

French Chasseur A' Cheval ( Cavalry ) NCOs Kepi

An early private purchase kepi for an NCO of the 15th Chasseurs A' Cheval ( French Cavalry).
Originating from the latter part of the 1800s it has light blue band & red body with gilt chinstrap & plain buttons for sergeant rank . The red regimental numbers '19' are totally original to the piece . Interior is of fine quality red faux silk with tailor name 'Houber' to crown. A thin leather...  read more

Code: 14014

WW1 British '08 Pattern Smallpack

Traces of green blanco , divider present & all buckles & tabs present.  read more

Code: 14023

The National Fire Service Drill Book - June 1943 Edition

1943 edition with ink mark t front ' Sold By No.36 FF Area T.S' .  read more

Code: 14032

Fire Precautions In War Time - August 1939

Public Information Leaflet No.5 on Fire Precautions.
As the threat of Air Attack became greater these leaflets were published to answer concerns of the civilian population.  read more

Code: 14006