WW1 - British and Allies

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

FRENCH WWI CHAUCHAT LIGHT MACHINE GUN.

The extremely rare French machine gun of WWI known as the Chauchat, used profusely by French troops in the trenches and also used by the Americans on their arrival in Europe in 1918. Some light corrosion in areas overall. Original wood stock with minor chips to the wood. Wood grip in front of the trigger guard is undamaged, also undamaged wood plates to the trigger grip. Some light rusting but ...  read more

Code: 67972

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 A BRITISH WAR MEDAL TO A RUSSIAN IMMIGRANT.

A highly interesting single only British War Medal for the First World War awarded to Albert Zeligman. The British War Medal to naturalised Russian Jewish immigrant Albert Zeligman who served with Reserve Regiment of Cavalry, The Royal Bucks Hussars and the Machine Gun Corps in India. The single entitlement for the British War Medal only is named in the correct style ?100324 Private A. Zeligman...  read more

Code: 66667

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 RAF 1ST PATTERN SLEEVE EAGLE.

A typical issue example for the khaki service dress being in the tombstone form and having a red bird with black overlay embroidered upon it. The rear is of a fine Hessian type material. There is one moth nip near the end of one wing, however in general the item is very presentable and a good example of a scarce to find insignia.  read more

Code: 61514

CAMPAIGN 1914 VOLUME 1 BY CHRIS POLLENDINE.

The new publication from Military Mode Publishing, due out November 30th 2013, we are now accepting orders for this hard back 175 page book on uniforms, equipment and ephemera of the British Soldier in WW1. The first of 5 volumes each covering a single year of the Great War WW1, Filled with excellent high resolution photography and informative text, this work will educate and enlighten collecto...  read more

Code: 60352