WW1 French Infantry Officers "Bonnet de Police " Side cap - Commandant Rank

A very good example of a French officers side cap . This is cut in the M1891 style but in Horizon blue fine wool . This style was replaced from 1918 with the higher "Empire " style ( thus making this example certainly Great War ) . There is a yellow infantry piping and 4 gold bullion high ranking ,Chief du battalion gallons to the front . The condition is very good with only a tiny few small mo...  read more

Code: 15315

WW1 British Tank Crew 'Splatter' Mask

A very crisp example of the iconic WW1 British Tank Crew "Splatter " mask . The chamois leather to the reverse shows only light use and the kapok like cushioning is still full and plump . Both factory tape tie cords are present . One can still see a thin twine length tied in place running through a small metal eyelet , this is the remains of what was the fitting instruction card that came upon ...  read more

Code: 15297

WW1 French Adrian Artillery Loft Found Helmet

In very sleepy straight out of a French loft condition this uncleaned example has that time capsule like magic so many items now have lost due to ill informed intervention . A standard m15 Artillery Adrian period fitted with a better quality chinstrap and showing a typical depot over paint .  read more

Code: 15307

WW1 German Soldiers Hesse Lieb-Garde 115 Memorial Picture and Decorated Frame

An exceptionally rare Photographic set to a member of a very important Regiment . The frame has inset wood depictions of various patriotic scenes etc and has a scroll showing a stylized helmet in cover with numbers 115 . The picture of the lost love one to whom the frame is dedicated shows a pre war young enlisted man in best blue uniform wearing the exceptionally attractive and highly rare , L...  read more

Code: 15316

WW2 US Army M36 Suspenders British Made 1943.

A pair of lightly used 36 pattern suspenders of British manufacture . These have a very good and clear set of stamps with date of 1943. Perfect for a Normandy / D,Day era display .  read more

Code: 15324

WW1 German Enamelled Messtin set - 1918 Matching Maker & Date Marked

A fine matching set of same maker and date twin marked 1918 green grey enamel standard mess tins . These are in a good field used state with some normal dings and scratches etc . The original wire hanger still remains firm and in place .
Becoming increasingly difficult to find matching sets.  read more

Code: 15313

WW1 German Untouched Belt Set of Prussia 1915

An above average and interesting Prussian Soldiers waist belt set . This whole set has clearly always been together and remains good strong and supple . The interesting element is the clear 1915 date to the buckle tab , making this one of the very last run of the 1895 bi metal configured buckles . The belt leather is of a very thick quality hide and has the correct ( for this model ) brass hook...  read more

Code: 15318

WW1 French 1 Litre Assault Water Bottle Set in Khaki Mustard cover .

The M1877 Pattern water bottle was carried by the majority of French dismounted troops at the wars outset ,however the capacity was considered too small and thus a larger version became general issue . These small dimension bottles did continue in use and were often called "Assault " bottles that were carried when resupply was a problem . This example interestingly has been fitted with a Musta...  read more

Code: 15319

WW2 US M36 Pistol Belt

A well used combat belt with lots of been there character . There are some ink names and ID and US stencils & faint maker marks . All complete and undamaged .  read more

Code: 15327

WW2 US Bazooka / Extra Ammunition GP Bag 1944

A very good example of the US Made General Purpose General Purpose bag with very clear 1944 stamp and still fitted with the hard to find utility shoulder strap.
Condition excellent.  read more

Code: 15328