WW2 Home Guard Gas Mask & Tin
During the early days of the LDV/ Home Guard they were issued with the standard civilian gas mask contained in a cardboard box which would not withstand the rigours of training etc so the box was replaced by the cylindrical carrying tin, this was also short lived as later replaced with standard military type.
This gasmasks rubber is still pliable with good straps,the tin still has the ... read more
WW1 Imperial German Short Wire Cutters
A hard to find example with makers mark and with its retainer strap still intact. 10 inches long. read more
Pre - War K98 Cleaning Kit 1938
An original pre-WW2 K98 cleaning Kit with the CNX makers code impressed into the lid.
The oiler stamped with G.Appel 1938. One of the smaller bore cleaning brushes is missing . This set does not have the standard German oiling cloth but instead a roll of British 4x2s . Priced accordingly due to missing brush. read more
Scarce RAF 1925 Pattern Webbing Belt
An RAF 1925 pattern belt in good condition with Air Ministry ink stamps and dated 1941. read more
WW1 Period French Hunting/Trench Knife
An early 20th century French hunting/trench knife with a 5 3/4 inch diamond sectioned blade and made to a high standard.The Ricasso has a makers logo of a running boar to one side and Mle Depose(registered model) to the other,cross guard made of aluminium ,slab grips made of horn and securely attached by three small purpose made screw bolts.
Tooled leather scabbard with retaining strap(n... read more
WW1 1914 -15 Star Medal Group 1/7th RWF Gallipoli , Palestine & Egypt
A fresh to the market trio and belongings to 2996 L/Cpl W.T.Evans ,1/7th Merioneth & Montgomeryshire Territorial Battalion RWF who served and saw action at Gallipoli (Theatre of war code 2B as on his service record) and Egypt.
Wounded and Discharged from service in 1917 and entitled to the silver wound badge(not present amongst belongings).
Items included are the Princess Mary tin... read more
WW2 Italian M38 Carcano Knife Bayonet
A fixed blade example circa 1942/43 and not the earlier folding blade type but earlier parts were still used as the hilt to this bayonet still retains a slot .
The 7 inch blade appears to be un-sharpened with no issues,slab grips are firm with a few dings from use.
The back edge of tang is stamped with makers name ROCCA and serial number F6703,working release button.
All me... read more
WW2 British Anti - Malarial Dust Gun
Listed in the Imperial War Museum as Sprayer Anti - Malarial Dust Gun,Hand. which was used extensively in the Far East theatre of war.
The hand held dust gun is in good condition with much of its original paint work present,made by Willet & Robinson,Maidstone.
This item has not been tested.
overall length 30 inches. read more
Officers Sam Browne Belt & Strap
WW1/WW2 period Officers Sam Browne belt & strap in good supple condition. read more