WW1 - British and Allies

MAXIM MODEL 10 AMMUNTION BOX.

A plain ammunition box for the Russian Maxim Model 1910, complete with Finnish over-stamp. These pieces of equipment were captured from the Russians in the winter war and later re-issued to the Finnish Forces. Complete with long section of ammunition links.  read more

Code: 53109

WWI BRITISH MOUNTED OTHER RANKS BOOTS.

A pair of high laced boots as worn by mounted troops such as cavalry and mounted artillery during the Great War. The boots are of pebbled brown leather and consist of hooks and eyes and eyelets. There is a single strap to the upper cuffs. This single strap configuration is consistent with early issued boots. The sole is of the other ranks pattern with horseshoe heel guards and nailed but unstud...  read more

Code: 52973

BRITISH GUARDSMEN'S SENTRY MONEY BOX.

Just prior to WWI Huntley and Palmer the biscuit and sweet maker produced a series of sweet tins that doubled as money boxes with various exteriors for export, this example is in the form of a sentry box with a slot at the top for inserting money. It was for export to France and showed British Guardsmen at their sentry boxes on two sides. The drummer image is faint, the Guardsman in his box is ...  read more

Code: 52757

WWI FIFE CASE.

A scarce case for the Fife musical instrument. These cases have a very wide slider to the rear, this was to attach to the 1908 webbing belt, these were indeed carried on field operations. To the front flap is a very clear maker's mark 'J.A.Jacobs & Co Limited 1915'. The leather remains good and supple and a good deep brown colour.  read more

Code: 50700