WW1 German Maxim Machine Gun Ammunition Box

WW1 German ammunition box for the Maxim machine gun belted ammunition .
Flip top lid with name 'NAGEL' to underside of lid.
Uncleaned & as found.  read more

Code: 9736

WW2 German Single Blue Canvas Grenade Bag

A single grenade bag in blue canvas as used by German fallschirmjager & other ground troops.
With blue webbing 'LUX' tipped fastening strap it still has its 'LUX' marked carry strap which would have connected to the other pouch.
Used condition from Normandy & a difficult piece to find.  read more

Code: 9601

WW2 French Cardboard 'Margarine' Box

A WW2 period French Margarine box from the Paris company 'ASTRA' .
This box would have contained several individual cartons of the spread & is great for an occupied France display as this would have been used by French troops or occupying German soldiers as well as by civilians.
Measures 36cm by 28cm .
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Code: 9613

WW2 Womens British Red Cross Cap

London made womens British Red Cross soft peaked cap with original cap badge & chinstrap.
This scarce cap is in blue cotton twill with grommeted air vents & a fold down rear skirt. Interior lining has Piccadilly , London tailor maker to crown .
Overall service wear & a very nice womens service cap.  read more

Code: 9566

French 1919 Pattern Infantry Staff Officer Kepi

A good example of the French 1919 pattern of officer Kepi with insignia to front that would denote his attachment to an infantry staff.
The hungarian knot to the top of the Kepi is typically ornate & of the distinct elongated pattern used on the 1919 model & differing from the smaller rounded knot of the pre WW1 patterns.
With flaming grenade infantry chinstrap but...  read more

Code: 9561

WW2 German Cold Weather Wristlets

One pair of the German cold weather wristlets in grey wool typical of the period & the same as that used for the headover in wartime manufacture.

***Price is for one pair only***  read more

Code: 9564

WW2 French Tirailleur Officers Kepi

A very good French kepi for a Lieutenant of the Tirailleurs , the light infantry mostly made up of natives from the North African Colonies of France.
This is a 1930s pattern kepi with sky blue cap band & scarlet top. The two gold braids denote the rank & hungarian knot is in the style of this period. Gold chinstrap has two gold buttons to sides . The interior is construct...  read more

Code: 9563

French 1937 Pattern Infantry Staff Officer Kepi

A good Infantry officers kepi of the 1937 pattern being for an officer with the rank of Lieutenant. This example is typical of those that would have been wear by serving officers during the 1940 battle For France.
This kepi is similar to previous models however it has a slightly higher cylindrical body & minor differences to the knot as is typical of those made in the thi...  read more

Code: 9562

The Helmets Of France In WW1

A collection of French Adrian helmets in stock as well as a magnificent French M1872/1874 Dragoon helmet as worn August 1914 ....

Please enquire if you have any specific request re these .  read more

Code: 9577

WW1 Welsh Soldiers Souvenir Badges & Buttons Period Mounted On Woodbine Cigarette Packaging Card

A wonderful little crudely put together souvenir grouping of WW1 insignia all individually mounted onto a 'Wild Woodbine Cigarettes Packet of 5 ' advertising card of the period . I believe this card would have been displayed where cigarettes were sold to advertise the famous Woodbine brand of the period . Very crudely fixed to the card with the use of now very old matchstick stub...  read more

Code: 9516