WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI FLYING HELMET.

Obtained by us with a whole grouping of Royal Flying Corps uniforms and accoutrements this flying helmet is identical to motoring helmets at the time, therefore we cannot definitively guarantee that this was used as a flying helmet, however many images exist of the period use of these type of helmets. Nice condition, supple brown leather, some fur losses to the inside, this original manufacture...  read more

Code: 90581

BRITISH WWI BARBED WIRE SPIRAL STEEL POST.

160 cm in length corrosion overall but still strong. An original barbed wire post and World War I trenches.  read more

Code: 90599

BRITISH WWI A BRITISH WAR MEDAL TO A RUSSIAN IMMIGRANT.

A highly interesting single only British War Medal for the First World War awarded to Albert Zeligman. The British War Medal to naturalised Russian Jewish immigrant Albert Zeligman who served with Reserve Regiment of Cavalry, The Royal Bucks Hussars and the Machine Gun Corps in India. The single entitlement for the British War Medal only is named in the correct style 100324 Private A. Zeligman ...  read more

Code: 90748

BRITISH VICTORIAN HIGH RANKING OFFICER PHOTOGRAPH.

A seated three-quarter bust image of Major General P Smith, Grenadier Guards. Carrying Cocked Hat and General officers Marmeluke sword.  read more

Code: 90765

BRITISH VICTORIAN HIGH RANKING OFFICER CHARCOAL DRAWING.

A charcoal drawing three-quarter bust of Major General G.W.A.Higginson Grenadier Guards. In full dress uniform hatless carrying his Mameluke General Officers sword.  read more

Code: 90766

FRENCH WWI CHASSEURS ADRIAN HELMET.

Horizon blue, some paint losses with its green painted Chasseurs badge and its original leather chinstrap. Its 7 tongued liner all complete with original drawstring and its chinstrap. Good large size.  read more

Code: 90785

BRITISH WWI BOOK ON GAS WARFARE.

Entitled “Gas” the story of the special brigade, written by Major General CH Foulkes. First published 1934, 332 pages of the story of gas attacks of World War I with special detail on projector companies, mortar companies ,with various inventions such as the gas shell , stokes mortar and the frame projector. 21 foldout graphs seven maps 21 illustrations, for the student of gas warfare this is ...  read more

Code: 90720

BRITISH RAF VICTORY MEDAL.

A nice example of the standard single Victory medal, this is well numbered and named to the edge. There is one sheet of research that has been carried out from official records in the form of a photocopy and it appears this man served with the RFC from 5th September 1916 and then with the RAF. It appears to have transferred to RAF Reserve in 1920.  read more

Code: 90293

BRITISH WWI MAXIM GUN RAZOR.

A highly interesting collectible item relating to the Maxim gun, a British made cut throat razor, etched into the blade 'The Maxim Razor' with an etched outline of the Maxim gun to the centre. Manufactured by 'J.Underwood Cutlery, Barrow in Furness. Barrow in Furness is a town in Northern England, we have no history on the purposes of this razor, the British Government were the first purchasers...  read more

Code: 90506

BRITISH WWI DATED NAVAL WEBLEY HOLSTER.

A beautiful quality holster for the Webley mark 6 with the riveted construction of the navy pattern 1902 equipment. The holster produced in one piece of leather and joined together on the side seam with 12 rivets. Complete with both of its belt loops, also riveted to the main body. Clear marking ‘Hobson & Sons 1916 London’. Closing strap complete. Excellent form to the leather.  read more

Code: 89878