WW2 - British and Allies

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 CANADIAN PRODUCED WWII BRODIE HELMET.

An excellent condition Canadian produced Mark 2 Brodie helmet, liner cradle marked ‘V.N.G.II 1942’. Inner shell stamped C.L./C.1942 43. Some light cracking to the oilskin of the liner system. Complete with its correct elasticated British style chinstrap. Hard to find a better example.  read more

Code: 92604

BRITISH WWII MARK 2 BRODIE HELMET DATED 1943.

A mid to late war British Army Mark 2 with textured dark brown paint to the inside and outer. Dated ‘1943’ and made by ‘E.Camelinat & Co Limited’. The liner is a size 7 ¼ dated ‘1943’ and produced by FFL. The helmet is complete with its elasticated Mark 3 chinstrap, some creasing to the oilskin of the liner but generally in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 92605