Rare WW2 Un-issued US M-1 Helmet (Front Seam)
From my own collection, I acquired this mint condition front seamed swivel bale M-1 helmet back in 1997 after a crate full were discovered in military storage within the US, they were quickly snapped up by collectors hence one ended up in my possession.
The front seamed outer shell retains all its factory applied cork/rough texture OD paint finish along with the smooth internal coating, ... read more
WWII RAF Wt / Officer`s Air Gunner`s Tunic (Scarce Issued Label)
An all original 1943 dated and somewhat scarce Warrant Officer`s tunic due to being an issued item and not privately purchased, this un-messed with tunic retains its original Air Gunners brevet, forearm rank insignia and W/O issue label (please study for size).
This tunic has seen service use as is now ever so slightly grubby with some wear holes present to the lower edge/corner of bell... read more
WW1 British Compass Case (3rd Battalion)
A wonderful WW1 leather compass case that still retains its original strap, this un-dated example bears a field applied inscription to the 3rd Battalion ? along with what may be a service number 20866 (un-researched), there is also an internal ink HQ mark present. read more
RAF Floating Dinghy / Survival Knife
A good used WW2 pattern RAF aircrew `dinghy' knife that was part of the survival kit issued with the larger multi-man raft/dinghy, this named example bears the stores reference 27C/2023 on the curved stainless steel blade which features a rounded safety end, there is some light pitting/staining present on the blade but this could be improved or possibly removed.
The cork handle is in v... read more
1915 Officer`s Trench Whistle
An excellent early WW1 British officer`s whistle with leather button strap. read more
WW1 1903 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier & Indian Made Bottle
A shed found 1918 dated 03 pattern leather water bottle carrier that remains in very good supple condition, housed within the cradle is what I believe to be an Indian made water bottle due to its painted tin construction, rolled lip & tapered neck.
This example is of typical WW1 design as there is no wore loop to affix stopper (stopper now missing) and has the raised upper & bottom edge... read more
WW2 37 Pattern Indian Made Officer`s Haversack
A good solid Indian made officer`s haversack bearing a faint 1942 ink stamp, some light dirt/stain marks present as shown in photographs. read more