WW2 French 'Battle For France ' 1940 Period 35th Artillery Regiment Officers Kepi In Original Paris Tailors Box

An early war French army Artillery officer kepi from the 35th Artillery Regiment who lost two thirds of their total strength whilst covering the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops.
This Modele 1935 Kepi was seen in the early WW2 period being used alongside the new 1935 issues of reformed uniform & equipment issues for the French army. In black wool with gold coloured Hun...  read more

Code: 9290

WW2 British 'ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORY 20 ' Badge

A numbered '20' badge for the Royal Ordnance filling Factory Northampton. Twenty of these were planned but only 16 built .
Royal Ordnance Factory with numbers were introduced from the middle of 1940, but their issue was ceased around 1942 because of metal shortages.
In excellent condition .  read more

Code: 9265

WW1 British 'ON WAR SERVICE ' 1915 Badge

A good original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', Crowned oval title, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield. Reverse with maker's details stamped in relief 'J.A WYLIE & Co, London' .
Numbered to rear ' 13852' & in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 9260

WW1 British ' ON WAR SERVICE' 1914 Badge

Fabulous little badge from the beginning of WW1 marked to reverse ' JA RESTALL, BIRMINGHAM ' .  read more

Code: 9263

WW2 US Pistol Belt

A used & frayed in places wartime US pistol belt coming untouched , completely as found .  read more

Code: 9200

WW2 British Officers Sam Browne Belt

A private purchase British officers piece with London retailers leather sewn label for Peal & Co of Oxford Street who were an agent for the famous Austin Reed of Regent Street at the time.
Measures an approx 100cm total length.  read more

Code: 9136

WW2 German Gas Mask Training Filter 1941

The rare training filter for the German gas mask painted in red & marked 'F2' with the date ' 21 6 41 ' .
In excellent condition with cap.
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Code: 9105

WW1 US M17 Breeches

A very good condition pair of the Model 1917 US breeches with US Army & USA marked buttons to front fly.
An approx 28-29 in waist with 62cm inside leg bearing in mind they are short as they were worn inside high leg boots.
There are a small number of hardly noticeable holes to be seen in places upon close inspection.  read more

Code: 9078

WW2 French Mess Tin

A French mess tin from the WW2 period .
Maker marked to ' Bourgeat' & in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 9016

WW1 Australian Infantry Leather Cartridge Pouch Pair

A rare pair of the Australian issue brown leather cartridge pouches as were on issue to Australian troops in WW1.
Several patterns of these pouches existed varying from stud closed compartments to snap fastener closure as is the case here. The snap fasteners are specific to these pouches & are unlike other nations versions of the period. There are faint markings to the bottom of...  read more

Code: 8971