WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI TRENCH PERISCOPE.

A stored condition trench periscope of the tubular form 54 cm in length , original brown paint finish remaining, both mirrors present but suffering from age, slight corrosion where the tubular part of the periscope meets the wood handle that does have some woodworm.  read more

Code: 96325

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: 96341

BRITISH WWI TRENCH WADERS.

An unmarked set of rubberised trench waders complete with their shoulder straps.  read more

Code: 96343

BRITISH WWI DATED OFFICERS SAM BROWNE SET.

A well worn waist belt for the Sam Browne set, dated ‘1915’, maker marked, with its original cross strap. Accompanied by a ‘1914 H G & R’ marked ammunition pouch that does have some crazing to its skin.  read more

Code: 96345

FRENCH WWI UNDERGARMENT SET.

A mint unissued set for a French World War I soldier, comprising the collarless shirt with three button closure and a pair of the under trousers. All buttons appear to be present, slight storage staining, the only markings visible within the waistband of the under trousers.  read more

Code: 96347

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS COLT AUTOMATIC PISTOL HOLSTER.

Fine quality British made holster with spare magazine pouch to the face side, complete with the long shoulder strap, which is complete but has become detached from one side of the holster and needs a repair. Another associated leather strap for the leg attached to the holster, some distortion to some of the leather around the flat area otherwise all stitching good and strong. Ideal for an RFC o...  read more

Code: 96212

FRENCH WWI ADRIAN INFANTRY ENLISTED MANS HELMET WITH ORIGINAL COVER.

Nice condition Adrian helmet in horizon blue retaining much of its original paint finish with some light chippings. An original owner’s initials hand inscribed into the inner rear skirt. Liner excellent. Fitted with a totally original helmet cover for the Adrian helmet, an original cover, which are extremely rare. Slight tearing to the cover on the front brim.  read more

Code: 96249

BRITISH WWI SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY SOUVENIR HELMET.

A standard rimless WWI 1st pattern Brodie helmet, its liner is complete, the chinstrap is half complete. On either side of the helmet is fitted a SLI brass shoulder title, A cap badge of the Somerset Light Infantry fitted to the front,. We do not believe this to be a combat application but possibly the wearer’s souvenir and memories of his First World War service. An interesting Brodie helmet.  read more

Code: 96253

BRITISH WWI ROYAL NAVY PETTY OFFICERS VISOR CAP IN ITS ORIGINAL TIN WITH INSIGNIA.

A very nice condition large size all dark blue bodied naval petty officers visor cap. No moth damage. Mohair centre band. Petty officers beautifully constructed bullion wire red velvet and metallic badge. Typical narrow black thin chinstrap with cloth covered side buttons. To the interior the inner crown is in the circular multi stitching of that period. The leather sweatband with wear use obvi...  read more

Code: 96274

RUSSIAN WWI SCHWARZLOSE USER MANUAL IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE.

The Russians managed to capture many Schwarzlose machine guns in WWI and produced their own user manual, this is a 1917 dated example, an extremely rare document. 18 double sided pages of text and diagrams, complete with its original cover. Slight age foxing and fading on the corners but otherwise in generally good condition.  read more

Code: 96200