WW2 British HSAT MK2 Paratrooper /Airborne Helmet .

A very good large sized example of a 1944 dated Airborne helmet as worn by all Paratroopers and Gliderborne troops .
This version has the correct webbing straps that can be seen in wear in a few period images of troops in Normandy but became very widespread through Arnhem and beyond to the Rhine crossing . The helmet is a very clean and only lightly used piece . 95+% of the rough granula...  read more

Code: 15155

WW1 Prussian Infantry Regiment 13 (J.R.13) Mans Feldmutze

A totally untouched time capsule bring back piece . Well unit marked to the 13th infantry regiment “Herwarth von Bittenfeld” infantry regiment (1 st Westphalian) No. 13. The 13th fought the French early in the war and this has all the hallmarks of a "Poilus" bring back .Condition shows some moth from prolonged storage.  read more

Code: 15156

WW1 French M1912/16 Ankle Boots - 1916

An exceptionally rare pair of the sought after standard issue WW1 French ankle boots these dating from around the 1916 period.
As with most WW1 French uniforms the pattern dates from before WW1 ( 1912 ) with improvements made to the design in 1916 following feedback from extensive wear & trench warfare. There are various markings now illegible due to wear & the original soles show the ma...  read more

Code: 15157

WW2 British Label Intact 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers

A very good pair of the standard 40 pattern BD trousers with an intact label dated 1945 . As a size 7 these have good length and would suit a modern tall slim mannequin . The fabrics condition is well above average with good colour and wool nap with some minor moth nips to the reverse face.  read more

Code: 15159

WW2 Japanese Army Water bottle set .

A complete and hard to find early version of the Japanese Army water bottle used throughout WW2. This is the first type in this bottle size format having the leather strap to the stopper . There is a "kanji" painted soldiers ID marked to the bottles outer face . An above average example with a very high percentage of the factory paint . straps show service toning . Leather is supple .  read more

Code: 15149

WW2 British Artillery Officers peaked cap .

A typical example of the khaki peaked cap as worn in both service dress and battledress . This high quality example is made by the famous maker Herbert Johnston ,with clear markings inside . The caps shape is in the jaunty floppy style so popular with young officers of the period . Very good condition throughout with one or two tiny moth nips to the rear . A great display piece .  read more

Code: 15143

WW1 French Army Waterbottle & Cup

WW1 French water bottle of the 2 litre capacity these being standard issue to infantry troops.
Still with original horizon blue cover , buckled carrying strap still supple comes with original WW1 period drinking cup. some small areas of moth but above average .  read more

Code: 15150

WW1 French Chasseurs a Cheval Cavalry Kepi

An elegant high quality "Polo" form kepi ,as was of high fashion at the wars start . To the front is the number 7 in direct embroidered silver bullion wire,this unit being from Rouen . To the upper third of the kepi three bands of bullion braid indicate captain rank. Nicely age toned and service worn with some minor moth to the lower rear edge .A wonderful untouched highly displayable piece .  read more

Code: 15152