WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI WEBLEY MARK 6 HOLSTER, TROPICAL COLOUR.

A very unusual Webley Mark 6 holster, mint condition in a most attractive grained leather, which is the identical colour to tropical khaki drill uniforms, complete with all its fittings, very strong stitching. Unused.  read more

Code: 70933

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: 70840

FRENCH WWI CHAUCHAT MACHINE GUN.

A good display worthy example of the French WWI machine gun known as the Chauchat. This has been part battlefield recovered and does have light corrosion overall, it is complete with its original magazine that also shows signs of corrosion, its bipod, the wooden steadying handle forward of the wood grip is a replacement, there is a wood grip also a replacement as is the wood stock. The bipod le...  read more

Code: 69438

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN GUARD DU CORPS ENLISTED RANKS COCKADE.

The very rare large size cockade for the enlisted ranks Russian Guard du Corps helmet. Maroon and white.  read more

Code: 68714

BRITISH WWI ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE TYPE FLYING HELMET.

A black leather flying helmet with a faux fur lining with an English maker's label to the inside, with a complicated press stud chin cover. The overall condition is good and supple with just a little flaking to the black leather. Condition:  read more

Code: 68222

BATTLE DAMAGE BY OLIVER LOCK & DANIEL FISHER.

The new publication from Military Mode Publishing. Battle Damage, the latest in a series of fascinating books, showing great detail, incorporating the use of high resolution photography. The style of these books hand the reader the ability to view these items with such large images and close up clarity, almost like holding the artefact in your hand. The book is 192 pages, hardback and it featur...  read more

Code: 67025

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY BOOTS.

A superb condition pair of the very rare long boots worn by members of the Field Artillery. Calf high length boots with gaiter style top. Three closing straps across the gaiter. Complete with what we believe to be their original leather laces. Good grain clear to the dark brown leather. The soles are superb. Both boots with their original steel heel cleats.  read more

Code: 66595

BRITISH WWI AMERICAN MADE 14 PATTERN BACK PACK.

A very interesting example of the scarce 14 pattern large pack. This example is an American made version and has typical American mechanical riveting throughout. What makes it interesting is the fact that it is effectively unused however very dusty from storage. The webbing elements are of a very attractive dark olive tan colour, there is a broad arrow acceptance stamp to the interior. Also vis...  read more

Code: 64624

BRITISH PAIR OF MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS PHOTOGRAPHS.

Two very well framed items, both having typical turn of the century style frames. The first one is originally framed at the time and has an excellent framers pasted address to the reverse of the frame and the image is of Hugh Clay Carter Machine Gun Corps, and dated '1919', he can clearly be seen wearing the Military Cross and Machine Gun Corps collars to his whipcord tunic and he appears to ha...  read more

Code: 58263

THREE WWI FRAMED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS.

These interesting Machine Gun Corps related pictures are beautifully framed in nice period looking modern frames. They consist of an interest photograph of the King speaking to a Scottish Machine Gun Corps soldier wearing the tam-o-shanter with Machine Gun Corps badge in marching order. An excellent photo probably from the Palestine campaign showing British troops with toupees goggles and rear ...  read more

Code: 58262