WW1 - British and Allies
BRITISH WWI SOLDIERS ISSUE KIT BAG.
A typical example of the mid weight brown cotton canvas bag, which has some nice issued/makers stamps and clearly marked ‘1918’. Original user’s name ‘Sergeant Obee’ hand applied to the exterior. Remains of what appears to be a paper label on the base. read more
165.00 GBP
FRENCH WWI MESS TIN.
The model 1852 mess tin, some surface rusting, complete with its chain link between the lid and the main body. read more
45.00 GBP
FRENCH WWI & WWII SQUAD COOKING POT.
An excellent condition French Marmite Collectif squad cooking pot, issued in one man per section in excellent condition with little use and all zinc finish remaining. read more
85.00 GBP
FRENCH WWI MOUCHOIR D,INSCRIPTION NO.9. INSTRUCTION CLOTH HANDKERCHIEF
A nice rare example of the instruction cloth handkerchief-like item, numbered and issued in sections, this one showing the taking down and cleaning of the standard rifle model 1886. Some small snags, lots of regimental marks with nice clear colours. read more
195.00 GBP
FRENCH WWI SOLDIERS BACK PACK.
Known as AS DU CARREU, an exceptionally good condition example of the standard wood framed pack, canvas covered, there are various stamps and markings with one looking to be 1918. Complete with its shoulder straps. read more
325.00 GBP
FRENCH WWI SOLDIERS PERSONAL ITEMS.
Group comprises a tin of popular soldiers grease, button stick, housewife issue shoe brush, combination tool for rifle, issue blanket whip. read more
235.00 GBP
BRITISH WWI OFFICERS PRIVATE PURCHASE HOLSTER AND POUCH SET.
A nice condition matched pair of ammo pouch and holster for we believe either a Wembley or Colt 32 automatic pistol, classic English construction and colour leather. read more
350.00 GBP
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
4250.00 GBP
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
595.00 GBP