WW1 French ARS 17 Gas Mask Tin 1918

A good example of the carry tin that became universal issue towards the wars end . The tin itself has all the rare strapping still present & one spare eyepiece held in the scare card disk liner . The paint is an excellent true khaki Mustard . To the base of the can is a 1918 date that has been part exposed .  read more

Code: 15129

WW British ,1908 Pattern large Pack 1917

A good used 1917 dated '08 pattern large pack being unblancoed .
There is a clear 1917 date inside with signs of later naming . General service wear.  read more

Code: 15130

WW1 British 1902 Pattern Other Ranks Trousers .

A pair of the always hard to find 1902 pattern OR,s trousers .
These are slightly tapered as was very common & have seen extensive service and reissue . The seat has been expertly tailor replaced due to excessive wear. To the interior off white cotton liner is the Great war configured number over letter WD stamp . This pair would be excellent for mannequin display as cheaper than a per...  read more

Code: 15134

WW1 British RFC 'Air Packet' Map Set 1916

A stunning 1916 dated set of WW1 aviation maps in the configuration know as the Air packet . These were issued to individual flyers and consisted of multiple large scale maps , 46 in total . These are held in their original treated 1916 dated linen slip case . Many of us have had the pleasure of visiting many of these areas particularly in Belgium and France so to see so many famous places map...  read more

Code: 15087

WW1 French Infantry Trousers 1915

A very rare pair of French infantry soldier trousers dating from 1915 onwards when the yellow piping for infantry was authorised.
Infantry trousers are far harder to source than the more commonly seen Artillery trousers , these being applicable for wear by the 'Poilu' during all of the major French campaigns such as the The Marne , Verdun & Aisne to name just a few. Some minor moth nip...  read more

Code: 15083

WW1 British Royal Flying Corps Wall Plaque

A very nice RFC souvenir painted wooden wall plaque. The workmanship is of typical period high quality with very nicely applied paintwork . There is a pencil dedication to the rear. The whole plaque has been period varnished. Good even and subtle mellow patina with faint age crazing greatly enhances this piece .  read more

Code: 15085

WW1 British Breeches

A pair of the Government contract breeches for supply/purchase by officers on campaign via AOC clothing stores . This pair has some period repairs and typical service wear excellent for mannequin display .  read more

Code: 15091

WW1 British Royal Flying Corps Cold Weather Coat Liner

A rare and hard to find woolen fabric liner for the long jacket in a super quality soft camel coloured wool . Condition is very good with some expected age fading etc .  read more

Code: 15092

WW2 British 37 Pattern Battledress Trousers 1940

A very good pair of early 1940 battle dress trousers with Anti Gas treatment markings dated 1940.
All nap of cloth good with typical service wear to high points and seam edges . To the typical KD cotton waist band is the AV proofing stamp showing they were prepared and impregnated with the anti gas /anti vesicant treatment .  read more

Code: 15095

WW1 German Bugle With Prussian Emblem

A complete Prussian (signal horn) bugle . 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.  read more

Code: 15097