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: 82963

BRITISH WWI MACHINE GUN CORPS 02 PATTERN TUNIC.

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Code: 82962

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF THE BRITISH ARMY IN WWI.

A study in period photographs by Stephen J.Chambers. Schiffer Publication. 315 pages of excellent WWI British photographs enabling the reader to easily identify patterns of uniforms, much detail on insignia. One slight edge knock to the leading edge, flyleaf undamaged.  read more

Code: 82997

MANCHESTER CASUALTY TEACHER’S GROUPING.

An exceptional small grouping of documents that in themselves are extremely poignant, they are a certificate of best wishes for a Bombardier J. Halworth East Lancs Royal Field Artillery, a beautiful illuminated document awarded from the Manchester Teachers Association of the National Union of Teachers. The document itself is excellent and in very good order with no rips or tears with a beautifu...  read more

Code: 80195

RUSSIAN WWI INFANTRYMANS BRASS BELT BUCKLE.

Large Imperial Russian high relief eagle to the front, excellent example with sharp detail.  read more

Code: 82491

BRITISH WWI WEBLEY MODEL 1909 HOLSTER.

A British made holster, of which we believe to be for the Webley & Scott ’32 semi automatic pistol. Excellent strong stitching, some abrasions and deformity to the magazine pouch, complete with its reverse side white belt loop to fit the Sam Browne officers belt. Length 6 ¾ inches, width 5 inches.  read more

Code: 82381

RUSSIAN WWI ARMY ENGINEER GRADUATE SCHOOL BADGE.

Silver colour Russian eagle on an oak leaf and laurel wreath with gilded cross, axe and anchor below. Brass screw back plate stamped with Cyrillic ‘GM’ and Imperial Russian crown on the reverse side. Super quality in very good condition.  read more

Code: 82486

RUSSIAN WWI ARTILLERY MANS BRASS BELT BUCKLE.

Large high relief Russian Imperial eagle over crossed cannons to the front, scarce to the artillery. Wartime quality. Some rubbing to the detail.  read more

Code: 82492

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: 82356

BRITISH CANADIAN WWI CANADIAN 143RD BATTALION SCRAPBOOK.

A superb scrap book and various other items of paperwork pertaining to the 143rd Battalion The Canadian Expeditionary Force. The 143rd were a bantam battalion of the Canadian Army, they crossed to France and fought on the Western Front during WWI. The scrapbook itself has been compiled by an adult who was closely connected with the regiment and particularly with the band, the scrapbook is appro...  read more

Code: 82118