WW2 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWII 1937 PATTERN AMMUNITION POUCHES.

Sold as a pair, both different manufacturers but both marked ‘3’, one dated ’42 one dated ‘43’, identical colour.  read more

Code: 87505

BRITISH WWII BREECHES.

A very nice quality set of breeches, which are WD marked, the quality is such that it could be officers issue however they do have the bandage pocket at the front indicating enlisted mans design. Absolutely mint condition, no moth damage or staining, narrow size waist.  read more

Code: 87596

BRITISH WWII BRITISH UNION OF FASCIST SHIRT.

The shirt known as the black shirt, worn by a member of the BUF, this is a large size shirt, a few snags to the material, two small holes to the front right hand side of the jacket, which may have been fitting holes for a badge. To the upper left hand side are the three medal ribbons of WWI. The history of the British Union of Fascists is well documented and any item of clothing, equipment, bad...  read more

Code: 87621

BRITISH WWII GURKHAS SLOUCH HAT.

A very fine condition 1937 dated Gurkhas slouch hat, these caps are very distinctive being double the thickness of a normal jungle slouch hat, with its central light tan pagri, with the black and red chequerboard of the individual unit, which unfortunately we have been unable to identify. The sweatband showing considerable wear use but all complete. Maker marked ‘Hall & Phillips Limited 1937, s...  read more

Code: 87624

USA WWII OFFICERS U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE CRUSHER CAP.

A huge size cap, marked size ‘58’ but appears to be larger, in the standard nice olive chocolate colour of the Army Air Force uniform, with its eagle head badge. Light tan woollen weave centre band. Correct strap. Both eagle buttons. Soft crushable peak. The interior has a maker’s lozenge and the letters ‘USA’ indelibly written into the crown indicating this has probably come from a theatrical ...  read more

Code: 87545

RUSSIAN WWII M.39 COMBAT HELMET.

Nice condition with all the Russian original green paint remaining with some abrasions as can be seen by our web images. Complete with its mixture of Rexene and canvas liner and its webbing chinstrap. Very faint traces of its rectangular ink stamp in the inner rear skirt, the dates are difficult to read.  read more

Code: 87547

RUSSIAN WWII MODEL 40 SNOW CAMOUFLAGE HELMET.

A rare Russian M.40 helmet with snow camouflage remaining, the finish has rubbed through on the crown. To the interior it has its Russian three pad liner in olive green canvas and its web chinstrap. Very faint traces of rubber ink stamp in the reverse of the helmet with the faint date of ‘1942’.  read more

Code: 87549

CHINESE WWII BRODIE STYLE HELMET.

A rare helmet being cast in pot metal heavy aluminium in China, directly a copy of the British Brodie helmet having its unusual 8 rivet attachment webbing cradle and Y shaped chinstrap and having an enamelled Nationalist Chinese badge fitted, slight damage to the enamel of the badge. We believe that these helmets were used by Chinese police of the Nationalist forces. A very rare helmet.  read more

Code: 87564

BRITISH WWII RAF ENAMELLED SWEETHEART BROOCH.

Dark blue and light blue, nice condition, undamaged enamels, wingspan 5cm.  read more

Code: 87167

BRITISH WWII STANDARD GREEN ENAMELLED WATER BOTTLE.

A green enamelled water bottle with felt covering, in its mint condition carrier with long strap, the strap is dated ‘1942’, maker marked ‘J.& H.A’.  read more

Code: 87490