WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI ENFIELD RIFLE TRENCH PERISCOPE MOUNT.

An ultra rare item from World War I being the BSA produced factory made trench periscope frame, the object of this item was to place the rifle within the framework, the firer would be concealed within the trench and be able to view the open ground through the periscope fitting on the frame, this example in unused condition wood fittings excellent without woodworm, the cast iron fittings also go...  read more

Code: 95189

BRITISH WWI GERMAN IMPORTED BINOCULARS.

Binoculars are the scarce pair of the pre-1914 privately purchased German binoculars by the company Goerz, these binoculars were purchased by wealthy British officers prior to World War I, they are the 10 X model, the left top of the frame maker marked faintly having a centre vertical and horizontal adjusting wheels, the brown leather case covered with British khaki serge, with a wide brown st...  read more

Code: 95190

BRITISH/FRENCH WWI BINOCULARS.

A highly unusual pair of small capacity binoculars, being British issued French contract binoculars, the makers details Huet Paris on top of right frame, on the back of each frame are two very nicely engraved nickel plaques etched with distances from 100 to 1200 m and with on the left the figure of a French infantryman in full battle equipment with the right one showing a French Cavalryman on a...  read more

Code: 95191

CANADIAN ROYAL FLYING CORPS BREECHES.

An extremely rare pair of other ranks issued breeches, these are in typical Canadian coarse other ranks wool and have no reinforcing to the inner legs and would have be worn with puttees. The Canadian military provided a great deal of personnel in terms of flying and much training was undertaken in Canada. This particular pair of breeches have a good paper label still intact, printed 'Royal Fly...  read more

Code: 95232

BRITISH WWI TRENCH WADERS.

An extremely difficult piece of equipment to obtain for the British soldier or officer of World War I are the canvas leggings known as trench waders, as World War I progressed and it became apparent of the terrible wet conditions within the trenches these canvas waders were issued to all ranks, many images can be seen of the waders being worn and would be an ideal piece of equipment to dress to...  read more

Code: 95098

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS OFFICERS PLASTRON FRONTED TUNIC.

A fabulous example of the highly desirable Royal Flying Corps officers tunic of WWI. A nice light sandy coloured khaki, a good upper medium close to large size. Three slight snags very close to the upper left hand buttons, a minor moth nip just below the left hand pocket and one to the breast just below the pilots wings. The tunic is fitted with cloth major’s pips to each epaulette. Very nice p...  read more

Code: 95100

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS ENLISTED RANKS TUNIC AND OVERSEAS CAP.

A fabulous example of the enlisted ranks Royal Flying Corps plastron fronted tunic. Good nap to cloth, no moth anywhere on the tunic. Fitted with a nice matching set of Royal Flying Corps shoulder titles, two lower pockets with flaps. All of the buttons are original to the tunic. The upper interior of the tunic lined in the blue shirting material identical to the colour and weight of cloth used...  read more

Code: 95101

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS SERGEANT OBSERVERS PLASTRON FRONTED TUNIC.

A very fine example of a large size enlisted mans issue RFC tunic that has been service worn and modified to the interior for flying duties. Standard khaki cloth, no moth damage anywhere on the tunic, except some moth to the blanket lining. Standard configuration of epaulettes, two lower pockets with flaps. The tunic is fitted with a very nice matching set of Royal Flying Corps shoulder titles,...  read more

Code: 95102

FRENCH WWI ADRIAN INFANTRY HELMET.

A nice large size dark horizon blue Adrian steel helmet, one dent to the crown, a good degree of original paint finish remaining with slight rust bleed, with its flaming grenade RF badge to the front, original chinstrap. The original liner is complete, one of the tongues is adrift from the main body of the sweatband but still attached to the drawstring, Complete with all its aluminium spaces. A...  read more

Code: 95103