WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI PATTERN 02 TUNIC .

An unused condition pattern 1902 enlisted mans combat tunic large size . It is very unusual to obtain a tunic of this size from World War I, the nap to the cloth overall present, two moth holes to the lower rear panel, otherwise the tunic is moth free . The tunic is complete with its paper label which reads jackets service dress size 21, with the maker and date 1918, large ink stamps to a secti...  read more

Code: 89019

BRITISH WWI HOOD TUBE GAS HELMET WITH BAG AND INSTRUCTIONS.

An extremely rare artefact from World War I being the hood/tube gas hood in its original carrying bag. The hood made in the blue shirt material has various rust stains, the rubber valve has solidified and broken away, both glass lenses complete and unbroken, what appears to be rodent damage evidence to the rear the top of the hood. accompanying the hood is the original printed sheet instructio...  read more

Code: 89024

BRITISH WWI GAS GOGGLES.

An extremely rare pair of the all rubber framed goggles commercially purchased by the British government After the first gas attacks and before the introduction of gas masks for use by soldiers with the simple mouth and nose cap, these goggles are all rubber framed have not solidified or cracked, which is quite a common affect with rubberised goggles.  read more

Code: 89038

PRE WWI HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY SHAKO.

An extremely nice example of the other ranks Highland Light Infantry shako. All dark blue body is without any damage, very minor moth tracking to the nap only on one small area of the crown. The helmet is complete with its red, white and blue diced band around the lower edge. Slight crazing to the peak, with its correct wool green pompom, thistle ornament to the circular woven button with offic...  read more

Code: 89041

FRENCH WWI GROUPING OF SOLDIERS PERSONAL ITEMS.

A nice and interesting group of items including French banknotes, letter set, issued tobacco, soap in tin, trench art lighter, oil bottle, Prinz Nez glasses one with lens missing, housewife spoon and fork, cigarette papers, mirror, toothbrush.  read more

Code: 88874

AUSTRALIAN WWI AMMO POUCHES.

A good matching set of the rare light tan leather pouches for the Australian version of the 08 equipment set. All strapping complete. Slightly faded colour. Marked 'Australia' to the lower part of the side bag straps.  read more

Code: 88992

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

Code: 88845

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

Code: 88867

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

Code: 88868

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

Code: 88871