WW2 British Airborne Everest Carrier 1944

WW2 British Airborne "Everest Carrier" carrying frame dated 1944.
These were used by Airborne & Commando forces for carrying heavy equipment such as ammunition boxes etc & can be seen in period photographs being used on combat operations. These were often worn as backpack however could be used on the Airborne bicycle. Marked 'JBB 1944' & applicable to both the Normandy & Arnhem campaig...  read more

Code: 15456

WW1 German Bugle 1915

A complete Prussian (signal horn) bugle with clear date of 1915. This type would have seen field service from the wars start in August of 1914 .
The embossed Prussian eagle plaque is in a good strong high relief and shows signs of the original gilt wash to concave areas. Maker details to bottom lip.  read more

Code: 15459

WW2 USMC Helmet With 1st Type Camouflage Cover .

A rare & exceptionally stunning helmet that shows clear signs of being together for a very long time . The helmet itself is a super swivel bale and typical of the later island hopping battles . The original factory paint is present with some staining etc . The cover has not been removed but lifting the flaps one can see that the cover and helmet show clear rust mirroring . The web straps have ...  read more

Code: 15243

USMC Vietnam War M1 Combat Helmet

An iconic American M1 helmet of the Vietnam war as worn by a member of the USMC.
This helmet exudes battle wear with correlating age fading to cover that has clearly always been on this helmet shell. To the front & back of the Mitchell camouflage cover is a red tactical insignia patch with underside of one tongue of the cover having a label that reads 'COVER,HELMET, CAMOUFLAGE MARINE CO...  read more

Code: 15429

WW2 Canadian Army 'NW Europe' MkIII Turtle Helmet & Canadian Field Dressing 1943/44

A fantastic 1944 Normandy period & beyond MkIII Turtle helmet as worn by the Canadian army fighting the 12th SS HJ around the Caen area.
Made in Great Britain as was standard for Canadian used MkIII Turtle helmets these were supplied to Canadian forces & worn in the NW Europe theatre of operations from D-Day 1944 onwards. Helmet is finished in factory khaki/green paint with a Canadian t...  read more

Code: 15437

WW2 British Booby Traps Sign

iconic British ' BOOBY TRAPS ' sign much used by the Royal Engineers in NW Europe from mid 1944 onwards.
In good condition & showing much roadside wear .  read more

Code: 15433

Falklands War 1982 Argentinian Battle Damaged Helmet Shell

A 1982 Falklands war Argentinian issued helmet that has a bullet or shrapnel penetration having gone through its right lip.
This helmet is a classic US made shell from the Korean war / Vietnam war era deemed surplus by the US Government & supplied to Argentina much before the conflict. These were typically reconditioned by Argentina as is the case here with a distinctive Argentinian dar...  read more

Code: 15427

WW2 British Duffel Coat 1944

Excellent example of the issue Duffle Coat seen extensively in use throughout WW2 by Army officers in the Desert & other theatres as well as by members of the Royal Navy. Made from a thick, coarse woollen material called 'duffle' this term comes from a town in the province of Antwerp, Belgium called 'Duffel' from where the material originates.
Front of coat has four wooden toggle fasten...  read more

Code: 15436

WW2 British MkII Helmet With Gas Curtain

1940 dated British MkII helmet with Anti Gas Curtain fitted around the rim.
As used on the home front by various personnel it is factory finished in khaki paint with date 1940 visible to liner cradle. Chinstrap intact.  read more

Code: 15426

WW2 French POW Inscribed Groundsheet

This is a piece of cut groundsheet from a French soldier who was a Prisoner of War of the Germans having his written his name & regiment & the camp he was kept at 'Stalag III A-5 ' Deutschland !
His rank of Sergent & regiment '5eme R-T-M' would certainly be researchable.  read more

Code: 15428