WW2 - British and Allies

DUTCH WWII COMBAT HELMET.

An extremely nice example of the scarce Dutch combat helmet of WWII, versions of this helmet were also sold to the Romanian Army and were also used by Dutch Forces in the East Indies. This is the European example with the Dutch lion badge to the front. Very good paint finish remaining, complete with its virtually untouched inner lining, drawstring, thin chinstrap.  read more

Code: 95836

AMERICAN WWII UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCE MADE UPPER JACKET WITH ENGLISH MADE TROUSERS.

All of the American uniforms for officers in WWII were of the most superb quality and this is a Standard chocolate colour, blouse type tunic with two upper pockets with flaps, open collar style. Even the buttons that secure the shoulder boards to the tunic are covered in the same chocolate brown Gaberdine material. A full compliment of insignia, Majors oak leaves to the epaulettes. ‘U.S.’ over...  read more

Code: 95843

BRITISH WWII 1940 DATED TRENCH SAW.

These folding saws are normally encountered with World War I dates, this example maker marked 1940 dated, constructed in the identical grained leather as the World War I example with the folding saw to the interior.  read more

Code: 95765

RUSSIAN WWII SOLDIERS DUFFEL BAG.

The model 35 Veshmeshok, the soldiers duffel type pack. A classic and iconic Red Army item of standard infantry equipment, used and grubby with some faint ink markings that look to be 1944.  read more

Code: 95782

FRENCH WWII MINT UNISSUED LONG JOHNS.

A 1940 issued and dated set of mint condition French soldiers Long Johns constructed in Calico, it is interesting that even after the capitulation these items were still being made for the French Army being dated ‘October 1940’.  read more

Code: 95783

BLACK CROSS STRAP.

A cross strap for a Sam Browne, it is impossible to identify the origin of this cross strap but would be suitable for any armed forces in association with a black Sam Browne belt.  read more

Code: 95786

BRITISH WWII LOCAL DEFENCE VOLUNTEERS HAVERSACK.

Small lightweight haversack/side bag with shoulder strap, single button closure. Issued to the forerunners of the Home Guard the local defence volunteers as a side pack.  read more

Code: 95787

RUSSIAN WWII SELECTION OF SOLDIERS PERSONAL ITEMS.

Lot includes matches, a banknote, two packets of cigarettes, a cigarette case, oil bottle, razor blades in Bakelite box and spoon.  read more

Code: 95788

FRENCH WWII SOLDIERS PERSONAL KIT.

A grouping of items containing issue boot brush, 2 X 1939 dated shell dressing, 2 X tobacco in packets marked ‘1940’, a grease tin, wooden button stick, fork and spoon and a ‘Le Singe’ brand tin opener, a 1933 dated housewife set and a mint unissued handkerchief.  read more

Code: 95789

FRENCH WWII SOLDIERS WHITE WOOL SCARF.

Seen in many pictures by the troops embarking the ships on the way to the ill-fated campaign in Narvik in 1940. Light use patina and soldiers number stencilled upon the scarf.  read more

Code: 95790