WW2 - British and Allies

RUSSIAN WWII BERLIN BATTLEFIELD PICK UP HELMET.

A Russian combat helmet a relic from the battle of Berlin 1945, discovered in Berlin after the breakdown of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The interior lining is all missing but the attachment clips are present. Shrapnel damage to the shell. Some original paint finish remaining. An old label is attached. This was probably purchased by the collector in one of the Berlin markets that sprung up near th...  read more

Code: 96263

BRITISH WWII TANK CORPS OFFICERS VISOR CAP.

A nice condition small size, possibly size 55, officers visor cap, complete with its original untouched Tank Corps badge, which has always been fitted to the hat. No moth damage anywhere, complete with its standard wise pattern WWII style strap. Universal pattern coat of arms side buttons. Complete with its undamaged leather liner. The waterproof material to the upper inner crown is partly shre...  read more

Code: 96264

BRITISH WWII LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS SOUTH EAST ASIA SLOUCH CAP.

The Lancashire Fusiliers were part of the Chindit columns, this particular hat having slight moth tracking. A very nice Lancashire Fusiliers embroidered flash with a small white plume. The pagri is all complete, unfortunately the inner liner is missing.  read more

Code: 96265

BRITISH WWII AUXILIARY FIRE SERVICE BRODIE HELMET.

1940 dated liner Brodie helmet, hand painted to the exterior, which has crazed is the lettering ‘AFS’ this was before the introduction of the Fire Service insignia. The liner is complete, marked size ‘7’ dated ‘1940’. The inner liner has solidified and crazed overall with its original sweatband. The inner shell, also nicely dated ‘1939 E C & Co Limited’ with its elasticated webbing chinstrap.  read more

Code: 96279

BRITISH WWII W/FC SENIOR FIRE GUARD HOME FRONT BRODIE HELMET.

A standard Brodie helmet, hand painted grey overall with central white stripe with the lettering ‘W/FC’. The interior of the helmet brim painted white. The liner is slightly congealed with its elasticated chinstrap with buckle. No visible markings to the fibre liner.  read more

Code: 96280

BRITISH WWII RESCUE BRODIE HELMET.

All white painted, central black stripe with letter ‘R’ to both front and back of the helmet. The interior rim painted white with rust bleed. Complete with its elasticated webbing chinstrap. The liner is complete and solidified. Faintly stamped makers mark and date, possibly 39 to the fibre liner.  read more

Code: 96281

BRITISH WWII WOMAN’S ROYAL AIR FORCE CAP.

Nice condition cap, standard style, mohair centre band, RAF stamped brass badge, narrow chinstrap. Nicely marked to the inside with the maker’s name broad arrow, clear large date ‘1942’ with the size ‘7’ with the other smaller numbers obscured. Some cracking to the internal liner.  read more

Code: 96285

BRITISH WWII DISPATCH RIDERS 1942 DATED MINT CONDITION HELMET.

Absolutely superb helmet, three or four minor rust bleed spots to the paint finish on the skull. The interior is in totally unworn condition, the white canvas is mint. A good clear ‘BMB 1942’ date with size ‘7’ stamped into the light tan liner. Excellent colour to all the brown ear shrouds and chinstraps. Very difficult to better the condition of this helmet.  read more

Code: 96289

PORTUGUESE SPANISH CIVIL WAR COMBAT HELMET.

During WWI Great Britain supplied Portugal with steel helmets, these had a fluted bowl and smooth lower brim. This example used by the Portuguese Volunteer Legion fighting with the nationalist forces in Spain in 1936 to 39. Two bullet holes through the skull from the inside outwards, the lining all missing, the majority of the paint finish present with rust bleed around the lower rim with the P...  read more

Code: 96290

BRITISH WWII VEHICLE PENNANT.

Unidentified British vehicle Pennant World War II possibly one of the armoured formations red and blue, 2 minor moth nips.  read more

Code: 96299