WW2 Japanese Army Type 90 Helmet and Cover

As far as covered Japanese Army helmets go this one would be very very hard to improve upon . A typical text book Army Type 90 helmet in the rarer smaller size fitted with its original and field modified first pattern cover . The cover is a very scare early version having to the front the Star insignia upon a wool disk factory applied prior to the covers inner white face being applied . What re...  read more

Code: 15275

WW2 British Visored MK2 R/PR MK2 Steel Helmet 1939

A stunning and rare complete original set consisting of an early MK2 helmet very neatly painted off white with sign writer quality markings of two black diamonds over RP/R . This from a senior member at divisional level of the Repair Party / Roads . The liner is the early type with oval oilcloth covered crown pad . The attached visor is the model known as the Quick Action Visor . This visor has...  read more

Code: 15276

WW1 German Prussian 1916 Bugle Rare Painted Field Grey

A Prussian all steel maker marked & 1916 dated field-grey factory painted campaign bugle .
Classic battlefield piece almost impossible to find the painted versions issued as such for reasons of camouflage in the trenches.
This example is untouched & field used straight from the battlefield.  read more

Code: 15286

WW2 British Light Assault Gas Mask Set 1943

An all '43 dated example of the 1943 pattern British gas mask which was extensively issued to troops for the D-Day Landings of June 1944 & beyond.. Rubber facepiece is dated July 1943 with grey head strap yoke marked W&G ( Willow & Garing ) with date 1943. Filter dated 1944. Carrying bag marked to underside of flap with date '10/43' & also to carrying strap with matching year of 1943. Stencill...  read more

Code: 15291

WW2 Japanese Navy Land Forces Water Bottle

The scarce Japanese Navy land forces issue Canteen .These were a far higher quality item than their Army equivalent and were placed into service and used in the earlier China invasion and remained unchanged until the wars end . The cover is in the Navy specific "Teal" or "sea" green canvas and marked with typical Unit and ID Kanji characters . Condition is lightly field used .  read more

Code: 15293

WW1 German Artillery M15 Kugelhelm and Cover 1915

An exceptional totally untouched bring back set ,being a hard to find M15 Artillery Kugelhelm ,very well Berlin maker stamped 1915 . The helmet has all its original fittings and chinstrap . The condition is dusty and very long term stored . Upon both front and rear peaks are clear witness marks from where the steel cover attachment hooks have sat .The liner is still supple and retains its origi...  read more

Code: 15281

WW2 Canadian Tin of Equipment Renovator 1945

A rare 1945 marked attractive small tin of powder (still full) for renovating the Gas Mask bag . The graphic upon this tin make for a nice display addition . Very good overall and unused .  read more

Code: 15294

WW2 US Aviators M3 Anti- Flak Steel Helmet .

The first of the general issue "Anti -Flak" helmets that were designed to offer protection to air crew . The shell still retains most of its special "Flock" cotton lint dust treatment , factory applied to stop the danger of the metal freezing to the skin at high altitudes and as a secondary anti static measure. The helmets liner shows very light service wear . To the front is a neatly marked se...  read more

Code: 15278

WW2 British Parachute Quick Release "Crash Box"

A good WW2 * and **NOT*** post war modified Quick Release Box, or 'QRB', features the desirable round pattern push panel to the front as used on British and Canadian parachutes during the early war period and throughout the rest of the war. This is marked 'Turn to Unlock' and 'Press to release' The spring mechanism inside is still very strong and delivers a sharp and very positive click when ...  read more

Code: 15292

WW1 French Engineers Adrian Steel Helmet

An early version of the textbook factory helmet as worn here by a soldier of the Engineers . There is a very high percentage of the semi gloss light toned horizon blue paint . The one piece black leather liner is good and supple and the chinstrap complete .  read more

Code: 15282