US WWII IKE JACKET & TROUSERS.

An excellent ensemble being the chocolate Ike jacket made from barathea of the finest quality with a good with a good New York label to the interior as well as details of the original owner being a Captain Beverly Jones and a date of '1945' upper medium size tunic. This particular officer had a interesting career and served after WWII in support of the formation of the Iraqi forces. The tunic i...  read more

Code: 89423

BRITISH WWII LEATHER JERKIN WITH ARTWORK.

A standard sleeveless leather jerkin of WWII in generally good condition with all four buttons present. Standard blanket lining. Some slight shredding to the rear right shoulder otherwise the leather is strong and firm. On the reverse side a heart shaped form with to the centre a blue painted animal, which is possibly a lions face with a name which appears to be Jess in a circle at the base. Al...  read more

Code: 89424

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: 89425

US WWII AVIATORS INNER MITTENS.

The standard inner mittens worn inside the heated gloves by the U.S. Army Air Force. Complete with Army Air Force stampings.  read more

Code: 89427

FRENCH WWII SMCF ARMBAND.

The SMCF were the protective force for the French railways, this is the most beautifully constructed armband measuring 31cm in length in red and green silk, bordered with gold trim. Red and green coloured tab and gilt buckle fixture to the arm. Magnificently embroidered to the centre with the letters ‘SMCF’ with the motif of the French railways below. The whole interior of the armband is lined ...  read more

Code: 89428

BRITISH WWII CIVIL DEFENCE GROUPING.

A small grouping of insignia and one metal artefact from Civil Defence. Shoulder titles Messenger, Rescue, A/Commandant, Detachment Staff, Ambulance, Report & Control, British Immigration, three other sections of British cloth and an interesting piece of metal with accompanying note “Shrapnel picked off the deck of the motor vessel Megara after an air raid in Liverpool during the nights of Dec...  read more

Code: 89434

BRITISH WWI SHELL CARRYING HARNESS.

The very scarce piece of uniform that is the shell carrying harness worn by artillery personnel, worn over the shoulders with front leather strap closure, in heavy duty canvas with twin shell pockets on either side of the front with carrying handles attached to the garment with stencilled to the front ‘CARRIER AMMUNITION 13 AND 18 POUNDER’. Staining overall, one small tear under one section on ...  read more

Code: 89419

WW1 British Battle Insignia Book

Introducing a highly anticipated publication by Military Mode Publishing: British Battle Insignia. Presented in a large-format hardback and with over 220 pages of invaluable information sourced directly from Regiments and the Imperial War Museum (IWM), this long-awaited work is a treasure trove for collectors and historians alike.
Meticulously researched and beautifully presented, this c...  read more

Code: 89415

The Fallschirmjäger Delivery Manual Book

Introducing a faithful reproduction of a rare gem from World War II history: the 1942 technical manual for the German Luftwaffe's Fallschirmjäger 'drop canister.' This ultra-rare manual provides invaluable insights into how these canisters were filled, officially loaded, and connected, offering a glimpse into the meticulous preparation that went into airborne operations.
Comprising 285 p...  read more

Code: 89414

Tarnfarben Volume Two Book

Introducing Volume 2 of the highly acclaimed Tarnfarben series, showcasing an extensive array of items meticulously camouflaged by the German Forces during WWII. Building upon the success of its predecessor, this volume offers an immersive journey into the world of wartime concealment.
From helmets and vehicle parts to street signs and munitions tins, this in-depth exploration leaves no ...  read more

Code: 89413