WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI MACHINE GUN CORPS 02 PATTERN TUNIC.

A very nice condition standard pattern 02 tunic for enlisted men, issued to a corporal in a Machine Gun Corps. Generally good nap to the cloth, no moth damage. The paper label to the interior mainly in place, the maker of Bridge, Jones and Gibson Limited with a good clear date of 1918, some cracking to the label, it is at present protected by a section of Perspex pinned in place. Standard white...  read more

Code: 93541

BRITISH WWI PATTERN 8180/1914 WINTER SERVICE TRENCH CAP COVER.

The very sort after waterproof, winter service dress cover 8180/1914 for use upon stiff top cap and the rare Gor Blimey cap, unissued condition with storage wear as expected. Nicely WD ink stamped to the interior along with size (2) label.  read more

Code: 93528

BRITISH WWI FUR COVERED AND FUR LINED FLYING GAUNTLETS.

A lovely set of leather padded fur covered gauntlets used by aviators in WWI. Fur all good, leather padding firm but wear use obvious.  read more

Code: 93512

AUSTRALIAN WWI AMMUNITION POUCHES.

The unique all leather ammunition pouches, made in Australia , identical to the form of the British 08 set with five compartments on each set. Stamped ‘AUSTRALIA’ to the base of one of the cross strap attachment straps. Good colour.  read more

Code: 93487

FRENCH WWI PERISCOPE.

A 75cm long grey painted trench periscope, the optics are good and clear, manufacturer marked ‘Societe De-Optique Berthiot, Paris’ with issue number ‘2792’. Still with its complete but slightly damaged canvas carrying case. The canvas case has leather fittings including what was a leather carrying handle that has now disappeared. The central section of the canvas carrying bag is split, as can b...  read more

Code: 93363

RUSSIAN WWI NAVAL OFFICERS TWO PIECE BUCKLE.

Silver colour, Imperial Russian crown and fouled anchor within a circular laurel leaf wreath. Maker’s tiny stamp behind the clip. Very good condition.  read more

Code: 93320

BRITISH WWI ENLISTED RANKS BREECHES.

A nice clean set of the corded breeches worn by enlisted men and nco's in the mounted artillery section. Minor staining in the seat area otherwise perfect. All original zinc fly buttons present, laces for tying the base of the breech all intact. No moth.  read more

Code: 92908

BRITISH/CANADIAN WWI CANADIAN REGIMENT 255 OFFICERS FLOPPY CAP.

A generally good condition very soft and lightweight material Canadian officers cap for the Canadian Expeditionary Force No.255, The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. White metal badge with its correct leather chinstrap, correct Canadian side buttons. Some light shredding to areas of the canvas material but generally good with its wide leather sweatband. The upper inner celluloid lozenge and it wou...  read more

Code: 92954

BRITISH WWI INNISKILLING FUSILIER OFFICERS CAP.

An early WWI or pre war officers cap for the Inniskilling Fusiliers. All dark blue body, red centre band, red piped to the crown with the bullion embroidered grenade having the castle of Inniskilling badge over the top of the grenade with its correct small size patent leather strap, ‘GR’ side buttons. The officers grained leather sweatband intact but torn in two places, with its inner netting l...  read more

Code: 92955

BRITISH WWI ENLISTED MANS BREECHES.

A very scarce set of the jockey type breeches worn by enlisted men in WWI. Minor moth nips to the crotch area otherwise excellent condition complete with all their laces. All of their zinc buttons are marked with number over letter WD mark to the cotton lining. Wear use in evidence. One large moth hole in the lower seat. All of the features of the WWI construction with the double stitching belo...  read more

Code: 92973