WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI TRENCH WADERS.

An extremely difficult piece of equipment to obtain for the British soldier or officer of World War I are the canvas leggings known as trench waders, as World War I progressed and it became apparent of the terrible wet conditions within the trenches these canvas waders were issued to all ranks, many images can be seen of the waders being worn and would be an ideal piece of equipment to dress to...  read more

Code: 95098

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS OFFICERS PLASTRON FRONTED TUNIC.

A fabulous example of the highly desirable Royal Flying Corps officers tunic of WWI. A nice light sandy coloured khaki, a good upper medium close to large size. Three slight snags very close to the upper left hand buttons, a minor moth nip just below the left hand pocket and one to the breast just below the pilots wings. The tunic is fitted with cloth major’s pips to each epaulette. Very nice p...  read more

Code: 95100

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS ENLISTED RANKS TUNIC AND OVERSEAS CAP.

A fabulous example of the enlisted ranks Royal Flying Corps plastron fronted tunic. Good nap to cloth, no moth anywhere on the tunic. Fitted with a nice matching set of Royal Flying Corps shoulder titles, two lower pockets with flaps. All of the buttons are original to the tunic. The upper interior of the tunic lined in the blue shirting material identical to the colour and weight of cloth used...  read more

Code: 95101

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS SERGEANT OBSERVERS PLASTRON FRONTED TUNIC.

A very fine example of a large size enlisted mans issue RFC tunic that has been service worn and modified to the interior for flying duties. Standard khaki cloth, no moth damage anywhere on the tunic, except some moth to the blanket lining. Standard configuration of epaulettes, two lower pockets with flaps. The tunic is fitted with a very nice matching set of Royal Flying Corps shoulder titles,...  read more

Code: 95102

FRENCH WWI ADRIAN INFANTRY HELMET.

A nice large size dark horizon blue Adrian steel helmet, one dent to the crown, a good degree of original paint finish remaining with slight rust bleed, with its flaming grenade RF badge to the front, original chinstrap. The original liner is complete, one of the tongues is adrift from the main body of the sweatband but still attached to the drawstring, Complete with all its aluminium spaces. A...  read more

Code: 95103

BRITISH WWI CANADIAN 3rd DIVISION ENGINEERS BRODIE HELMET.

A standard British Brodie helmet with the badge to the front of the Canadian Engineers in red against a French grey background. As per the order of November 18 all the Canadian 3rd Division Engineers helmets are painted in French grey as per their shoulder patch. With its original chinstrap. The liner is complete with its oilskin and its netting interior, some light moth to the felt. Reading st...  read more

Code: 95105

PORTUGUESE WWI ENLISTED RANKS COMBAT HELMET.

Very little is known about the fact that Portugal had a considerable contingent on the Western Front during WWI, their base in England was in the New Forest and there is a memorial set there. English made helmets with fluted skull are scarce, this example with its original colour with its sweatband, inner liner and its very rare chinstrap. A very old collection label attached to the helmet, whi...  read more

Code: 95107

BRITISH WWI 1908 PATTERN MILLS EQUIPMENT WAIST BELT.

The Mills equipment waist belt with the brace attachment buckles cut off. Faint traces of markings.  read more

Code: 95108

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS AVIATORS GOGGLES.

Tinted lenses, large leather surround with soft interior with its elasticated neck strap.  read more

Code: 95120

BRITISH WWI WOMAN’S AUXILIARY ARMY CORPS SHOULDER STRAPS.

A rare complete set of insignia shoulder straps for the uniform tunic of the first woman’s military unit ever formed for the British Forces, the Woman’s Auxiliary Army Corps. Semi pear shaped in construction, red central band with khaki sides. At the base of each shoulder board embroidered letters in white on khaki ‘W.A.A.C’. One patch has suffered from moth damage, with both of their slip-on t...  read more

Code: 95039