WW1 Empire Day Framed Certificate 1915

A period framed certificate commemorating the Empire Day of 1915 when the named recipient was acknowledged for sending comforts to the troops away fighting for ' The Empire ' .
Named to 'Ivor Ralph' & coming in period wood frame.  read more

Code: 9463

Early WW2 French Issue Waterbottle

A scarce example of the 1877 model of French waterbottle in the classic interwar brown colour of French troops.
1935 saw the introduction of a new equipment set for the French soldier however these older issues were very much still in use in 1940. Of two litre capacity , this example is complete with carrying strap .
Some moth to one side of the felt ( Please see pictures ) .  read more

Code: 9394

WW2 British Army Rattle 1941

A War Department broad arrow marked British army rattle dated 1941 . These were used by troops on training exercises to create noise or simulate firing of weapons by enemy troops.
In perfect working order.  read more

Code: 9411

WW2 German Army Issue Shirt

A German army shirt of the M43 style in green rayon wool with all of its pressed card buttons present to half fly , chest pockets & cuffs.
This shirt has been cut off just below the pockets however would still be perfect for mannequin display underneath a tunic or parka etc. Well worn item coming from a very old collection with holes to rear some fraying & patch repair t...  read more

Code: 9379

British '44 Pattern Left & Right Smallpack Braces 1945

A pair of '44 pattern left & right smallpack braces. Both 1945 dated & in good order.  read more

Code: 9351

WW2 French 'Battle For France ' 1940 Period 35th Artillery Regiment Officers Kepi In Original Paris Tailors Box

An early war French army Artillery officer kepi from the 35th Artillery Regiment who lost two thirds of their total strength whilst covering the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops.
This Modele 1935 Kepi was seen in the early WW2 period being used alongside the new 1935 issues of reformed uniform & equipment issues for the French army. In black wool with gold coloured Hun...  read more

Code: 9290

WW2 British 'ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORY 20 ' Badge

A numbered '20' badge for the Royal Ordnance filling Factory Northampton. Twenty of these were planned but only 16 built .
Royal Ordnance Factory with numbers were introduced from the middle of 1940, but their issue was ceased around 1942 because of metal shortages.
In excellent condition .  read more

Code: 9265

WW1 British 'ON WAR SERVICE ' 1915 Badge

A good original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge', Crowned oval title, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield. Reverse with maker's details stamped in relief 'J.A WYLIE & Co, London' .
Numbered to rear ' 13852' & in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 9260

WW1 British ' ON WAR SERVICE' 1914 Badge

Fabulous little badge from the beginning of WW1 marked to reverse ' JA RESTALL, BIRMINGHAM ' .  read more

Code: 9263

WW2 US Pistol Belt

A used & frayed in places wartime US pistol belt coming untouched , completely as found .  read more

Code: 9200