***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

WW2 USN D-Day Lifebelt With Three Snaps Dated July 1943

As worn by US troops on the landing craft & boats of D-Day this is the correct 'three snaps' pattern of USN lifebelt for a 6th June 1944 setup. Post August examples were economised by only having two snaps.  read more

Code: 15345

WW1 German Army Bread Bag 1917

WW1 German breadbag with all original fittings. Trench use with Army Corps marking & 1917 date.  read more

Code: 15332

WW1 British Royal Fusiliers Trench Cap

A fine example of the late WW1 pattern of British soldiers field trench cap badged to the Royal Fusiliers .
In very good service worn condition this pattern of cap was widely seen in the late war period & due to its lightweight construction could be easily stowed away in the soldiers kit when not being worn.
Its lining is intact with number over letter WD stamp & maker stamp wi...  read more

Code: 14879

The Story of 79th Armoured Division October 1942-June 1945 - Published July 1945

Scarce original book published in Hamburg in 1945 by the British Army on the Rhine. There is still a 'restricted' label on the front!
This is the much prized story of the British Army' s famed 79th Armoured Division, a specialised hush-hush unit especially created in readiness for the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. The Division used armoured vehicles modified for special tasks named...  read more

Code: 15356

WW2 US Musette Bag 1942

A very good US army musette bag as used by Armoured crews, Airborne troops, officers etc .
Marked with maker to underside of flap & date 1942.
Brass buckles to front ,all straps complete.  read more

Code: 15341

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

WW2 US Garand Cartridge Belt 1942

Near mint example of the US cartridge belt in tan webbing marked 'BURLINGTON MILLS INC 1942 '.
Complete with internal charger dividers in each pocket.  read more

Code: 15343

WW2 US 'BRITISH MADE' Doughboy Pack

A 'British made' M1928 Doughboy set complete with canteen pouch. Dated 1944 to the pack & meatcan pouch.
All in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 15350