WW2 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWII CIVILIAN GAS MASK.

In its original packing box with instructions to the interior, excellent condition overall, the tape securing the face filter to the main body has dried out and subsequently the filter is loose from the body, complete with its string shoulder strap, an original owners name and address hand applied to the exterior box.  read more

Code: 92811

U.S. VIETNAM COMBAT HELMET.

A very nice good service worn helmet, standard M1 style shell with swivel bales. All chinstraps in place. The spring reversible to autumn cover, dated 1970. The liner is 1969 issue.  read more

Code: 92823

U.S. WWII M.1 COMBAT HELMET WITH NET.

A nice condition M.1 combat helmet with fixed strapped bales, retaining all its original paint finish to the exterior with its American net cover. The interior removable liner is from the Firestone Company with all internal strapping. An owner’s initials appear to be applied to one of the web sections of the liner. Full provision of markings inside the rear strapping, with its correct web chins...  read more

Code: 92832

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