GERMAN WWI AVIATION RELATED FRAME.

A large black framed image of a Eagle attacking another bird, the image often used in relation to WWI aviation, however it could be to do with the Hunting of birds, The frame measuring 38cm x 56cm, the central pressed tin image measuring 23cm x 38cm. A hinging ring on the reverse side.  read more

Code: 96606

GERMAN WWI BALLOON UNIT PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM AND ACCOMPANYING PAPERWORK.

A very nice card covered album containing 59 photographs from a n Observation Balloon Unit, possibly attached to a Field Artillery Regiment in WWI. Images of balloons being inflated and raised, with all the equipment in view needed to raise the balloon. Observation officers with the balloon basket, the balloon raising with the officers in the basket itself. Images from the balloon basket to the...  read more

Code: 96607

BRITISH WWII SOUP CONTAINER WITH RARE WEBBING CARRIER.

A rare item of web equipment of WW11 being the Collective Food Thermos container, this example in mint condition, dated 1943. used frequently by Airborne troops and Glider forces when on operations , the Thermos would keep food hot.at present holding a rum ration jar.  read more

Code: 96577

BRITISH WWII JUNGLE BOOTS.

A super pair of WD Government issue enlisted mans boots specifically designed for the jungle uniform. Standard configuration with strengthened toe, marked WD size 10 to the soles and heels, both of which are fully studded. Maker marked Lotus with clear date 1944? Generally excellent condition, one discoloration stain to the left hand side of the left hand boot. The exterior of the boots are als...  read more

Code: 96578

BRITISH WWII WINSTON CHURCHILL OIL PAINTING.

An extremely well executed head and upper bust image of Winston Churchill executed in oil on canvas, framed, he is wearing the visor cap and lightweight overcoat that he wore in the many images of him on the crossing of the Rhine in March 1945. Prime Minister Winston Churchill was ferried across the Rhine in an amphibious tracked vehicle from C Squadron 11th Royal Tank Regiment. The cap badge ...  read more

Code: 96608

RUSSIAN WWII GYMNASTIOKA.

A very nice condition lightweight combat example in fleck material with all original pressed white metal hammer and sickle buttons, green piped shoulder boards with gold lace centre, four rank stars applied. We have not been able to positively identify the arm of service. No moth damage or staining.  read more

Code: 96586

BRITISH WWI WELSH KNIFE.

A fine example of the ultra rare Welsh knife. Designed in 1916 by the sculptor Felix Joubert and patented by himself as a new or improved Welsh knife. It was based on the ancient Welsh weapon. An unknown but limited number of Welsh knives were manufactured by the Wilkinson Sword Company, ordered by Lord Howard DeWalden. De Walden had the knives issued to the 9th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers ...  read more

Code: 96592

BRITISH WWII TUNICS OF MAJOR ROBERT WALTER PURVIS 3rd BAT GORDON HIGHLANDERS.

Great War Period Cuff Rank Tunics of Major Robert Walter Purvis 3rd Battalion Gordon Highlanders.
Early post 1905 khaki wool officers highland cut away doublet tunic with early twist cord shoulder straps. Majors rank crown to the cuff. QSA medal ribbon above the breast pocket and regimental tunic buttons. Officer cloth lining to the interior.
1905 period officers cuff rank tunic ...  read more

Code: 96604

GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE ENLISTED RANKS NCO WHITE TOP CAP.

An unusual white top cap having its white top sewn to the body over its original blue top. Some light staining to the crown area, with its early short winged droop tailed, matching aluminium cockade, standard centre band with two nicks to the mohair. Red piping for a Luftwaffe flak regiment around the centre band, standard form of chinstrap. Double edge front peak with some creasing. To the int...  read more

Code: 91549

BRITISH /CANADIAN COLONIAL HELMETS PRE WWI.

Three beautiful condition helmets known as the foreign service helmets in two different forms, with cavalry possibly Hussar attribution. These three helmets were purchased in 2010 from the well-known cavalry collection sold by Bonhams in London.
Boer war foreign service helmet all in white with its white pagri, gilded spike and spike base, Hussar pattern chin chain, slight age foxing to...  read more

Code: 93918