HANDBOOK OF MACHINE GUNS, SUPPORT EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES 1895 TO 1945.

A fantastic book in full colour. 393 pages of in-depth text and beautiful colour pictures of all the support equipment needed to keep machine guns working in the field. Too many to list here, British Besa, Italian Breda, British Bren guns, American Brownings, Colt machine guns, French machine guns, German machine guns and so on. Complete with its original dust cover, unused, signed copy by the ...  read more

Code: 95706

BRITISH WWII DESPATCH RIDERS RUBBERISED TROUSERS.

An unissued set of the rubberised leggings normally worn by motorcycle riders but also utilised by many other troops in many circumstances. Slight rust stains overall, all original buttons, buckles, straps complete with its original paper label, which reads ‘LEGGINGS RUBBER PROOFED NO.1A KHAKI SIZE 5 HEIGHT OF MAN 5’6 TO 5’8’ with the maker ‘E.RAFFLES & CO, MANCHESTER 10’. There is also a WD ac...  read more

Code: 95715

BRITISH WWII SHOULDER BELT PLATES AND BUTTONS BY MAJOR PARKYN.

The 1956 1st edition of this landmark work on the shoulder belts and buttons of all the Regiments and Corps of the British Army. 341 pages of line drawings of all of the different shoulder belts and buttons of the afore-mentioned units. Much desired amongst collectors. Complete with its original flyleaf cover, which has been cello taped in place.  read more

Code: 95726

GERMAN WWI ARTILLERY LUGER IN BRITISH HOLSTER, DE-ACTIVATED.

A very nice condition ‘1917’ dated Artillery Luger semi automatic pistol. Good original finish, profusely marked with Imperial German waffen amt stamps, plus British proof and stamped as being de-activated to European Union standards. Matching number ‘7054’ to the main body with other parts numbered ‘57’. The magazine in mismatched. The toggle moves completely but does not dry fire. Undamaged c...  read more

Code: 95729

AUSTRIAN WWI MODEL 1915 FIELD CAP.

The rare Austrian field cap complete with its Franz Josef 1st button. Two closure buttons for the side curtains, three items of memento pinned to one side with its mountain troops edelweiss laid on green material with a black and white feather attached to the left hand side as the hat is worn. The leather sweatband with field grey crushable leather peak. Identical construction to the item shown...  read more

Code: 95710

AUSTRIAN WWI AMMUNITON POUCH AND BELT SET.

A rare and excellent condition matched pair of pouches and waist belt for the Austrian infantryman of WWI. Good matching colour overall. One of the pouches is marked ‘Wein 15’ inside the lid. Good pebbled leather to the closing flaps of all four pouches. Stitching strong overall. A scarce set. The pouches were used for carrying the ammunition for the model 1895 Mannlicher rifle. The waist belt ...  read more

Code: 95708

GERMAN WWI SAXON PICKLEHAUBE.

A nice condition or leather Picklehaube for a enlisted man in a Saxon infantry regiment , some light crazing to the skull, both the front rear peaks securely attached to the main body , with some stitches loose to the rear peak . all of the fittings which include the backstrap, non removable spike and circular spike base, front plate, and the peak trim all match .original chinstrap, with both ...  read more

Code: 95719

AUSTRIAN WWI ENLISTED RANKS SIDE BAG HAVERSACK.

Some surface staining, with its fixed shoulder strap in place. Other features very similar to a German brad bag. Both closing straps are of the canvas style very similar to Austrian chinstraps.  read more

Code: 95709

GERMAN WWI LUGER HOLSTER.

A very nice condition service worn Luger holster. Maker marked on the reverse side and dated ‘1916’. Complete with its stripping tool pouch, correct closure strap and buckle, both belt loops in place with its spare magazine pouch. Good firm body to the holster.  read more

Code: 95696

PORTUGUESE WWI ENLISTED RANKS COMBAT HELMET.

Very little is known about the fact that Portugal had a considerable contingent on the Western Front during WWI, their base in England was in the New Forest Hampshire and there is a memorial set in the forest. English made helmets with the fluted skull are scarce, this example is with its original colour and its sweatband, inner liner and its very rare chinstrap, these are normally broken away....  read more

Code: 95697