WW1 French Map from 1917
A period 1917 map with really nice graphics and showing front line areas . There is no lower half ,this being likely period removed for mounting on a plotting board . Perfect for an officers map case display . read more
25.00 GBP
WW1 Portuguese Steel Helmet
The helmet adopted in 1916 by the Portuguese expeditionary force was a British made shell with the distinctive fluting . To find example as here with the very first model of ling is very hard and thus makes these a rare and very interesting talking point in any great war headgear collection . In service worn condition the liner shows some wear with the original and almost always missing chinstr... read more
WW1 Italian "Lippman" Steel Helmet , Early Example
A super early production of the helmet dating from 1916 being in a darker tone of grey and having a one piece all black leather lining . The helmets shell has all fittings and the chinstrap remains very good . The liner band is held in place with the tin plated fine corrugated spaces ' read more
645.00 GBP
WW1 British Tank/Splatter Mask
A fine textbook example of the WW1 Tank or 'Splatter' mask .
Without doubt one of those amazing pieces of Great war militaria to come out of a war that saw industry try to cope with a rapidly changing battlefield ! Almost medieval in design the mask was intended to protect crews from lethal flakes of dislodged internal armour plate known as splash which occurred when the tank was hit... read more
WW1 Italian "Lippman" 1916 Steel Helmet
A textbook example of the very hard to find Italian domestic production helmet of 1916 sometimes called "Lippman" .The Grey green factory paint of this example is very good as is the oilcloth liner and rough out leather chinstrap .There is a nice Clear MA crowned acceptance stamp to the inner crown .
An excellent example. read more
WW1 British '08 Pattern Bayonet Frog
Green blancoed frog with helve strap removed. Faint markings to reverse. read more
WW1 Belgian Adrian Helmet
A WW1 Belgian army Adrian helmet complete with chinstrap.
Typical of many Great War examples this one has been reissued and has a secondary refinish ,hand applied mustard brown paint . The patina is super and untouched with the lion insignia nice and tight to the shell . Both liner and chinstrap remain in place and are good . read more
WW1 German Soldiers Drill/Work Trousers - Marked To Railway Troops 1916
These trousers were used for both work and drill and were a very common part of every German soldiers uniform . Many period images show these being worn while on campaign and upon the front lines particularly by engineers/artillery and other technical troops . This pair has a super set of issue and unit stamps including those of railway troops . Condition is excellent with just toning and signs... read more
385.00 GBP
WW1 British Mounted Soldiers Photo Album .
A great little record of service made by one man clearly involved in Army horse transport . There are many excellent views and subjects covered including lorries ,Army cyclists ,Artillery , barracks , re mounts etc . Album Measures 15 by 11.5 CM With images at 10 by 6 CM .There are 24 good clear images with annotations .Some yellowing and minor tears etc . read more
WW1 French Early War Belt Equipment Set.
A very hard set to complete being the black rough out leather equipment of the early war phase starting in August of 1914 . The rare M1845 belt has its original Brass plate buckle and is strong and supple . There are twin front 1886 ammo pouches and a matching rear M1905 pouch + an excellent M1888 Bayonet frog . All items are in good strong condition , read more