WW2 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWII MILLS EQUIPMENT COLT 1911 HOLSTER AND AMMUNITION POUCH.

A nice rare early dated set of the Mills Equipment holster for the American made and supplied Colt 1911 semi automatic pistol, complete with its matching ammunition pouch, also broad arrow marked and dated ‘1940’. Original owner’s initials of ‘FLB’ hand applied to the rear of the holster. At the outbreak of WWII Britain was enormously short of arms of all sizes and procured many Colt pistols f...  read more

Code: 96197

BRITISH WWII 9TH ROYAL FUSILIERS ITALIAN CAMPAIGN BATTLE DAMAGED BRODIE HELMET.

An extremely rare British helmet from WWII being a 1939 liner dated Brodie that we believe was originally issued and used in North Africa. Traces of the original desert paint underneath the further covering of a two colour camouflage used in Italy of green and black. Quite a few areas of the shell has lost its finish but a huge amount remains including the dark red over dark blue added diagonal...  read more

Code: 96162

BRITISH WWII COLT 1911 MILLS PRODUCED BRITISH HOLSTER.

A service worn holster for the American supplied Colt 1911 semi automatic pistol. At the outbreak of WWII Britain was severely short of weapons of all sizes and managed to precure a quantity of American produced Colot 1911 semi automatic pistols. Many were further used by British Special Forces. This holster has seen service, a few minor stains, closure stud still working. Unidentified ink mark...  read more

Code: 96198

US WWII THOMPSON 50 ROUND MAGAZINE AND POUCH. REPRODUCTION.

An extremely good reproduction of the 50 round magazine for the Thompson M1 machine gun. Some slight rust marks but the majority of the blueing remaining. Fitted into its fabulously constructed reproduction pouch and its shoulder strap, the pouch is ‘US’ marked on the exterior.  read more

Code: 96201

RUSSIAN WWII TOKAREV SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE MAGAZINE. ORIGINAL.

A rare original production 10 round magazine for the Tokarev semi automatic rifle of WWII, this is a fabulous rifle, well used all over the Eastern Front. This example all original blueing remaining having the original stamped serial number, which has been scratched out and a further hand applied serial number.  read more

Code: 96202

RUSSIAN WWII SHASQUA SWORD BELT.

A totally original and service used sword belt in the unusual Russian fashion for suspending the sword known as the Shasqua from the body of the wearer, possibly a WWII construction, not earlier and not later. Many replicas are available on the market, be assured that this is totally original Russian manufactured period item.  read more

Code: 96204

BRITISH WWII BERGEN RUCKSACK USED BY COMMANDO OFFICER LIEUTENANT COLONEL BILL STIRLING.

William Joseph Stirling was the brother of the founder of the British SAS David Stirling, initially joining the Special Operations Executive he would go on to Command No.62 Commando and then the 2nd Special Air Service, he was the elder brother of David Stirling the founder of the SAS, Standard British issue Bergen rucksack with metallic frame having the army number ‘44418’ hand painted to the ...  read more

Code: 96205

BRITISH WWII RAF GROUP CAPTAIN AND ABOVE VISOR CAP.

A very nice condition large size, possibly size 58 officers visor cap for the rank of Group Captain and Above. No moth damage to the body. Standard mohair centre band. This rank uses the standard officers badge, bullion wire, red velvet and gilt metallic flying eagle. Cloth covered side buttons. The black chinstrap has been repaired and collector re-enforced on the reverse side. Rank bullion la...  read more

Code: 96215

BRITISH WWII WOMAN’S ROYAL NAVAL SERVICE WRENS FELT HAT.

Nice condition Wrens hat, complete with its mohair band and its blue fouled anchor below crown cap badge. Interior all complete. Size 6 1/8th with an obscured makers mark to the centre of the felt crown. Approximately size 53 or 54. No moth damage.  read more

Code: 96220

BRITISH WWII MICKEY MOUSE CHILD’S GAS MASK.

Some of the rubber of the mask itself has degraded, complete with its head strapping arrangement and its filter.  read more

Code: 96221