WW2 - British and Allies

U.S.A. WWII CORCORAN PARATROOPER JUMP BOOTS.

A very nice set of jump boots, stamped size ‘8F’ with the correct angled rear heel, soles and heels both original. The soldier has added three cleats to the sole and one heel cleat to the heel on each boot, with original leather laces, original Corcoran label also nicely stamped to the interior upper inner edge.  read more

Code: 92723

BRITISH WWII GURKHA JUNGLE HAT.

An example of the rare slouch hat worn by the Gurkhas, the material of Gurkha slouch hats always appears to be a slightly thicker felt than the standard regimental issue patterns, the side of the hat does not have the facility for folding and securing as a slouch hat does, complete with its Pagri, affixed to the Pagri is the regimental insignia of the 2 nd King Edwards Own Gurkha Rifles, some s...  read more

Code: 92663

BRITISH WWII RAF OFFICERS VISOR CAP.

A well service used large size RAF officers visor cap, nap to material thin overall, no moth damage, complete with its correct RAF crown over the eagle badge, chinstrap complete, the interior lining multi-stitched, with its complete and undamaged leather sweatband, which is marked “real calf leather”. Jaunty flyers shape.  read more

Code: 92669

BRITISH WWII AIR RAID PRECAUTION MEDICAL TIN.

Black japanned tin, no markings on the exterior with the exception of the Royal cypher of crow over ‘GR’ to the front in decal form. On opening the lid a list of all the contents with the date below of ‘9/39’. Headed ‘Medical First Aid Outfit, List of Contents’, all of the contents appear to be in place. This is a double tray boxed set, on lifting out the upper tray the lower compartment full o...  read more

Code: 92680

BRITISH WWII AIR RAID PRECAUTION FIRST AID SIDE PACK.

All complete, bandages dated ‘March, June and October 1939’ and in outstanding condition. Fitted into its canvas khaki shoulder strap carrying case, which is marked ‘ARP’ to the exterior. Broad arrow marked to the inside of the flap with its long webbing shoulder strap.  read more

Code: 92681

BRITISH GRENADIER GUARDS SERGEANT MAJORS MODEL 22 TUNIC.

A highly unusual tunic being the standard four pocket model 22 tunic, which is a follow on from the 1902 pattern tunic of WWI but with only one seam below the collar instead of the WWI version with two seams. Large size, with a set of very unusual insignia of the Grenadier Guards. All Grenadier Guards regimental buttons. Cap badge of the Grenadier Guards to each shoulder board with the letters ...  read more

Code: 92684

BRITISH POST WWII 7 ITEMS OF SEALED PATTERN INSIGNIA.

Royal Hospital Chelsea chevrons dated ‘1949’. Dress tunic chevrons dated ‘1959’. Further chevrons worsted dated ‘1933’. Royal Hospital Chelsea Sergeant chevrons in gold dated ‘1955’. Worsted tunic Rifles, Lance Corporal, dated ‘1955’. Royal Hospital Chelsea one chevron dated ‘1955’.  read more

Code: 92694

BRITISH WWII FIRE WARDENS HELMET.

Standard Brodie pattern helmet, exterior painted black, with stencilled W in white to front. To the interior paint finish in original khaki, virtually mint unissued condition, interior liner band marked BMB 1939, with chinstrap.  read more

Code: 92566

BRITISH WWII POLICE ISSUED BRODIE HELMET.

Standard Brodie helmet produced by BMB. Dated ‘1939’ to the liner band also to the shell. The liner and strap system in perfect condition. Original blue police paint covering the shell with minor abrasions and a good clear police stencil in white.  read more

Code: 92602

BRITISH WWII BRODIE HOME FRONT HELMET.

A superb Home Front helmet for a senior air raid warden with single black stripe, which was the rank marking system adopted nationally from the earlier London system as of 1942. The helmet is one of the earliest Mark 2 1939 issue in khaki factory paint, over-painted in black on the outside and then white before being applied with rank markings . The liner system is ‘Vero’ marked with the cradle...  read more

Code: 92603