WW1 French M15 Adrian Helmet.
When i purchased this M15 in a box of others i didnt realize the shell had been repainted until closer examination, not sure when but has some patina. Someone did a very good job with the blue finish, the badge is a ''give a way'' seeing the rust under the paint as seen in the pictures. The original liner system is complete with corrugated side panels and supple leather, chinstrap has come apar... read more
WW1 Bavarian Buckle and 1915 Dated Leather Belt.
The buckle is an early brass construction example thats turned dark brown from years of patina, rear has its catch and fixing prongs. The leather belt is supple and has the usual restitching found on well used examples. It has a very clear stamp under the tongue with a 1915 date. Belt measures around 39 inches in length. Belt and buckle does have the appearance of having been together for some ... read more
WW2 Named French Water Bottle and Carry Strap.
In very nice condition with the blue cover having no moth damage and good nap to the material. The original cork still attached by its period string to one side fixing bale. The bottom has a cloth label with the owners named stamped in blue, J.GOGUILLON. The leather strap is supple and placed over the bottle in a decorative manner perhaps postwar by the veteran. I have not tried to remove it as... read more
WW1 Prussian Buckle and Leather Belt.
The buckle is a late war steel example with some grey paint finish remaining. The back still has its catch and fixing prongs with some rust bleed. The raised dot to the front, right top seems to have been caused in the factory with welding the front catch. The belt is again in used condition, supple with some repairs and measures around 38 inches in length. Both buckle and belt have the appeara... read more
WW2 British Lamp with Broad Arrow Front Cover.
The lamp is in good used condition with the majority of its army green finish. The inside has its blue and red glass filter and oil lamp inside. These lamps turn up often but its the first time ive found an example with the removable metal ''broad Arrow'' plate to the front. read more
15th Scottish Division Formation Patch.
In very good condition, appears to be uniform removed. This mob landed in Normandy in 1944. read more
Third Pattern Commando Dagger. H.M.Slater.
Post War manufactured example by the Sheffield firm Slater. Blade has nearly all its factory finish and grain, period tip. The cross guard and handle again with the majority of its finish, cleat makers details to the top of the cross guard. Scabbard is complete supple condition with tight stitching. The quality is very nice and in my opinion better than Rodgers examples.
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A.T.S. Insignia. Cardiff.
This little set of ATS insignia came out of a house clearance locally with the two aircraft ID booklets just listed. All appear to have been uniform removed. read more
2 X WW2 Period Aircraft Guides. Cardiff.
Both are complete and in good condition, both once owned by the same boy from the Cardiff area. read more
WW2 Period Playing Card Pack. United We Stand.
This set was sold by the firm Woolworth, the outer packaging has suffered from poor storage over the years but i can tell you the cards inside are mint as they have have never been opened. read more