WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI 2ND PATTERN BRODIE HELMET SHELL.

The badge attached is of the Buckinghamshire Battalion. The Buckinghamshire Battalion were part of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. 50% of the original brown paint remaining. To the interior the liner clips are present with the remains of the strap and the upper inner crown felt.  read more

Code: 88168

BRITISH WWI SHEEPSKIN JERKIN.

An incredibly rare item of clothing of a British officer of WWI being the sheepskin sleeveless jerkin seen worn in many images, worn by officers in the trenches and by RFC Officers, also by enlisted men. Constructed from a sheepskin very similar to the WWII British Irvin flying jacket with a single waist belt that is sewn attached to the rear of the jerkin and a neck closure strap and buckle th...  read more

Code: 88214

BRITISH WWI 1895 PATTERN OFFICERS PRESENTATION SWORD.

A superb blade on this 1895 pattern officers sword. GR scroll below the crown, floriated patterns to both sides. To the presentation panel a dedication reading ‘PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN J.W. SHAW BY OFFICERS, NCO, MEN AND COMMITTEE PLATOONS 5 AND 8 B 1ST BATTALION BARNSLEY & DISTRICT W.R.VOLUNTEERS, AS A MARK OF ESTEEM 27TH NOVEMBER 1916’. Sword blade by Sanderson Brothers, Sheffield. The nickel pl...  read more

Code: 88237

BRITISH WWI WRIST WARMERS

A khaki wool soldiers wrist warmers.  read more

Code: 87771

FRENCH WWI SOLDIERS SLEEPING CAP.

An unusual but extremely scarce all white cotton sleeping cap, An issued piece of clothing to the French soldier of World War I excellent condition with soldiers number to the interior.  read more

Code: 88134

FRENCH WWI SOLDIERS MUSETTE BAG

Mid World War I. Musette bag constructed of the light tan canvas material, used by French troops. Both buttons to front marked equipmente militaire with its shoulder strap.  read more

Code: 88160

BRITISH WWI 1908 PATTERN LARGE PACK.

A good condition large pack marked M.E.CO.1918 and broad arrow marked, with other unidentified numbers, complete with two rear cross straps, the lower front buckles appear to been moved to a slightly lower position.  read more

Code: 88161