WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI WELSH KNIFE.

A fine example of the ultra rare Welsh knife. Designed in 1916 by the sculptor Felix Joubert and patented by himself as a new or improved Welsh knife. It was based on the ancient Welsh weapon. An unknown but limited number of Welsh knives were manufactured by the Wilkinson Sword Company, ordered by Lord Howard DeWalden. De Walden had the knives issued to the 9th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers ...  read more

Code: 88798

BRITISH WWI 1907 SWORD BAYONET WITH 1914 FROG AND LEATHER HELVE STICK HOLDER.

The 1907 bayonet with excellent blade, multiplicity of markings, wood grips undamaged with its 1914 pattern grained brown leather frog and matching helve stick holder, the leather holder marked ‘HGR 1915’. Included with the leather holder is the original helve stick, which unfortunately has suffered greatly from woodworm and is cracked in two places. We would take care with shipping but we cann...  read more

Code: 88825

FRENCH WWI LEBEL BAYONET.

Nice condition Lebel bayonet, cruciform blade excellent with its brass and steel hilt, fully functioning with its rifle fitting mechanism. Circular scabbard, which has been cleaned and is completely without dents.  read more

Code: 88485

FRENCH WWI LEBEL BAYONET.

Nice condition full length Lebel bayonet with its steel and brass hilt, all the fittings and rifle attachment mechanism working correctly. The cruciform blade in excellent condition. Undamaged scabbard, with its rare leather frog Which is a good supple condition.  read more

Code: 88578

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: 88095

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: 88195

AUSTRALIAN WWI ENLISTED MAN GREATCOAT.

A very scarce item of Australian uniform of World War I being the enlisted man greatcoat. This item totally moth free, in the classic World War I colour of khaki cloth worn by the Australians. The closure flap behind the collar is missing, evidence of metal shoulder titles being worn to the shoulder boards, two of the five general service closure buttons missing. With an unfinished regimental n...  read more

Code: 88305

CANADIAN WWI 1902 PATTERN SERVICE TUNIC.

A Montréal maker stamped 1902 pattern enlisted ranks service dress tunic. Worn throughout World War I by Canadian troops . this example has seen much wear, skeleton lining in olive drab. Theatrical film company of California inventory stampings inked out. Fitted with all British general service buttons with some Canadian buttons loose within a pocket. Slight nicks to cloth, no moth damage, two ...  read more

Code: 88308

BRITISH WWI 2ND PATTERN BRODIE HELMET SHELL.

The badge attached is of the Buckinghamshire Battalion. The Buckinghamshire Battalion were part of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. 50% of the original brown paint remaining. To the interior the liner clips are present with the remains of the strap and the upper inner crown felt.  read more

Code: 88168

BRITISH WWI SHEEPSKIN JERKIN.

An incredibly rare item of clothing of a British officer of WWI being the sheepskin sleeveless jerkin seen worn in many images, worn by officers in the trenches and by RFC Officers, also by enlisted men. Constructed from a sheepskin very similar to the WWII British Irvin flying jacket with a single waist belt that is sewn attached to the rear of the jerkin and a neck closure strap and buckle th...  read more

Code: 88214